Athletes from the Ganghwa County Office Taekwondo Team have proven their competitiveness on both domestic and international stages, claiming a series of medals at the World Grand Prix and a national team championship. Ganghwa-gun (Governor Park Yong-cheol) announced that the team finished third overall at the President’s Cup competition and that its head coach received an Outstanding Leadership Award.
 [코리안투데이] 강화군청 태권도팀 국내외 대회서 금빛 활약 © 장형임 기자 |
The Ganghwa County Office Taekwondo Team has cemented its standing as a flagship sports team representing Ganghwa-gun, taking home medals one after another at major competitions at home and abroad.
Athlete Bae Jun-seo won the 58kg division at the 2026 Muju World Taekwondo Grand Prix, held on the 5th at the T1 arena of Taekwondowon in Muju. Bae had secured his place in the event by winning the Muju Grand Prix Challenge in August of last year, and he advanced to the final by defeating top-ranked athletes from around the world in succession. In the final in particular, he came from behind to defeat Park Tae-jun, the gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, to claim the title.
Next, at the 61st President’s Cup National Team Championship Taekwondo Tournament, held from August 31 to September 7 at the Gurye Indoor Gymnasium in South Jeolla Province, athlete Yoon Jun-hyeok won gold in the 63kg division and athlete Jeong Ji-woong took bronze in the 68kg division. Buoyed by these performances, the Ganghwa County Office team finished third overall at the President’s Cup, and head coach Yeom Gwan-woo, who led the team, received an Outstanding Leadership Award.
The county explained that these achievements were built on steady training and systematic athlete management, and that they show the Ganghwa County Office Taekwondo Team is establishing itself as a team competitive not only domestically but also on the international stage. The county added that the results of a locally based professional team carry great significance, as they foster a sense of belonging and pride among residents.
 [코리안투데이] 강화군청 태권도팀 국내외 대회서 금빛 활약 © 장형임 기자 |
Ganghwa County Governor Park Yong-cheol said, ‘I am very proud that the athletes of the Ganghwa County Office Taekwondo Team have achieved outstanding results in competitions at home and abroad, raising the profile of Ganghwa-gun.’ He added, ‘We will continue to spare no support so that the athletes can train in a stable environment and perform at their very best.’
Meanwhile, inquiries regarding these achievements can be directed to the Sports Promotion Team of the Culture and Sports Division of Ganghwa-gun (032-930-3227).
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