Master Jun Kim has been awarded the esteemed 2024 World Taekwondo Jidokwan Federation Leadership Award, recognizing his over 20 years of exemplary coaching and leadership in the Taekwondo community. This rare and prestigious award, presented by the Taekwondo Grand Masters in Korea, is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the development of the martial art.
Jidokwan, one of the original nine Taekwondo schools founded in 1946, has a vast global reach with thousands of affiliated schools. Master Kim's long-standing commitment to Taekwondo has earned him this honour, as his leadership has inspired generations of athletes and practitioners.
The award reflects Master Kim’s unwavering dedication to teaching and guiding students while promoting the core values of Taekwondo on a global stage. His contributions have had a lasting impact on the sport and its community.