At 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, at Kukkiwon, President Yun Ung-suk Presents
Honorary Dan Certificate to Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon

Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon visited Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters.

At 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, President Emomali Rahmon, together with Tajikistan government officials, entered Kukkiwon with a bright expression, welcomed by Kukkiwon executives and staff including President Yun Ung-suk and Vice President Lee Jong-gab.

President Rahmon received a bouquet of flowers at Kukkiwon’s west entrance and proceeded to the Central Training Hall together with President Yun Ung-suk.

This was followed by a spectacular performance by the Kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration Team, welcoming President Rahmon’s visit to Kukkiwon.

While watching the Taekwondo demonstration, President Rahmon applauded enthusiastically, expressing his keen interest in Taekwondo.

After the demonstration, President Yun Ung-suk, on behalf of Kukkiwon, presented President Rahmon with a Taekwondo uniform along with an honorary 9th Dan certificate, and requested his continued cooperation in promoting exchange between the two countries through Taekwondo and expanding the reach of Taekwondo in Tajikistan.

In his welcoming address, President Yun said, “I would like to express my gratitude to President Emomali Rahmon and the officials of the Tajikistan government for visiting Kukkiwon,” adding, “I ask that you continue to work with Kukkiwon in contributing to the peace and prosperity of humanity through Taekwondo, and continue to cooperate in expanding the base of Taekwondo in Tajikistan.”

President Rahmon responded, “I am deeply honored to receive this prestigious honorary 9th Dan certificate from Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters,” adding, “I believe this honor is a testament to the unwavering friendship between our two countries and an honor shared by the people of Tajikistan. I wish Kukkiwon continued growth and success in achieving its noble goals.”

President Rahmon signed the guestbook at the west entrance and concluded his visit with a commemorative photo with the Kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration Team.

Meanwhile, President Rahmon arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport on Monday, September 14, held a summit meeting and attended official events with President Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday, September 16, and visited Kukkiwon on Thursday, September 17, completing a four-day, three-night itinerary.