📰 Master Kim’s Global Taekwondo Mission Documented in News Articles and Broadcasts
Master Kim’s journey spreading the spirit and values of Taekwondo across the world has been vividly documented through numerous news articles and official broadcasts.
In particular, in Tajikistan, he was featured in two television interviews where he introduced his role as a government-invited instructor and shared his vision for character education among youth.
This page brings together both domestic and international news articles and broadcast videos, serving as a living archive that testifies to Master Kim’s international instructor journey and dedication.
📰 Media Outlet: New Vision
Date: April 21, 2023
Main content: Master Kim Kwang-joo started as a Kukkiwon-appointed instructor in Uganda, collaborating with the UPDF and universities to develop Taekwondo.
📰 Media Outlet: Kawowo Sports
Date: December 6, 2024
Main content: Uganda’s Taekwondo community thanks the South Korean Embassy for its key role in improving the system through workshops and training.
📰 Media Outlet: Daily Monitor
Date: June 11, 2024
Headline: Master Kim Kwang-joo leads skilled instructors to elevate Uganda’s UPDF Taekwondo team.
His training and leadership drive the team toward Africa’s top ranks.
📰 Media Outlet: New Vision
Date: April 21, 2023
Main content: Master Kim Kwang-joo began his Kukkiwon-appointed role in Uganda, working with the UPDF and universities to develop Taekwondo.
📰 Media Outlet: Sunrise Uganda
Date: September 24, 2023
Main content: Makerere University (MUK) has established a Taekwondo Training Center, formalizing Taekwondo education programs for students and the local community.
📰 Media Outlet: EPA Images
Date: November 30, 2024
Content: Photo coverage of UPDF Taekwondo training sessions.
📰 Media Outlet: Taekwondo Aktuell (German Taekwondo Magazine)
Date: March 24, 2024
Main content: The article showcases Master Kim Kwang-joo’s Kukkiwon-appointed mission in Uganda and his educational and cultural impact.
📰 Media Outlet: New Vision
Date: October 16, 2024
Main content: The South Korean Embassy introduced poomsae Taekwondo in Uganda, led by Master Kim, featuring demonstrations and educational programs.
📰 Media Outlet: Kawowo Sports
Date: June 3, 2024
Main content: Ambassador Seongsoo Joo aims to expand Taekwondo nationwide, highlighting Master Kim’s military and university training efforts.
📰 Media Outlet: Хисори Шодмон (Hisori Shodmon)
🗓️ Publication Date: May 1–10, 2019
📌 Article Title: “The Victory of Taekwondo Practitioners”
📍 Summary:
Between May 25–28, 2019, the international WT Taekwondo competition was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Participants included countries such as Tajikistan, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
The Hisor city team, including students of Master Kim Kwang-joo, achieved outstanding results in both poomsae and sparring events.
Master Kim Kwang-joo was introduced as the poomsae instructor dispatched from Korea.
The article concludes by highlighting the development of the poomsae discipline and praising Master Kim’s leadership.
📆 Publication Date: Early May 2019
🗞️ Media Outlet: Хисори Шодмон (Joyful Hisor)
Between May 25–28, 2019, the international WT Taekwondo competition was held in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.
Eight countries participated, including South Korea, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Afghanistan.
Athletes from Hisor earned over 10 awards across poomsae and sparring categories, with winners in children’s, youth, and adult divisions.
Poomsae coaching was led by Master Kim Kwang-joo, dispatched by Kukkiwon.
Notable achievements included a 2nd place finish in poomsae by athletes such as Akbor and Shahoja.
📆 Date of Report: Friday, May 31, 2024
🗞️ Media Outlet: Daily Monitor (Major Ugandan Daily)
📍 Summary: From August 2023 to July 2024, the UPDF Taekwondo Instructor Course at Makerere University is being conducted under an MOU between the South Korean Embassy and the Ugandan Ministry of Defense.
Fifteen UPDF soldiers are participating, with Master Kim Kwang-joo personally leading the entire program.
The article features photos of trainees practicing poomsae under Master Kim’s instruction and includes testimonials from participants highlighting Taekwondo’s positive impact.
The soldiers are learning not only technical skills but also character, self-discipline, responsibility, and leadership. The Taekwondo spirit is also said to be creating a positive influence on the military’s training culture.
Taekwondo is becoming a key part of morale-building and structured training within the Ugandan military.
Master Kim is described as an “international Taekwondo instructor with professionalism and passion.”
📰 Media Outlet: New Vision
Date: October 16, 2024
Main content: The South Korean Embassy in Uganda introduced poomsae Taekwondo to Uganda, with Master Kim Kwang-joo playing a central role in instruction. The article highlights various demonstrations and educational programs conducted as part of this initiative.
📰 "WE WILL STAND OUT"
Uganda National Taekwondo Team Poised to Rise with Master Kim Kwang-joo
📅 Report Date: 2024
🗞️ Media Outlet: [Not specified]
📌 Key Summary: Master Kim Kwang-joo, dispatched from Korea, has begun training Uganda’s national Taekwondo team to reach the medal ranks at African competitions.
Training takes place at the CSCA gym in Kisugu, focusing not just on technique but on a systematic program grounded in Korean Taekwondo’s system, culture, and spirit.
Training is also ongoing at Makerere University, with Master Kim’s previous experience coaching the Tajikistan national team noted.
The current team consists of 16 members: 13 men, 3 women, along with 4 local coaches.
Korean Embassy officials, Secretary Lee Seung-hee and Counselor Park Subin, attended the training launch.
The Uganda Taekwondo Federation (UTF) and National Council of Sports (NCS) expressed high hopes for sponsorship and international progress under Master Kim’s guidance.
Team captain Marvin Barayura (UTF athlete) declared a strong determination to win medals at the upcoming competition.
📰 Media Outlet: Daily Monitor (Uganda’s leading daily)
Article Title: UPDF-Korea Trainees Enthusiastic About Spreading Taekwondo Within the Military
Date of Report: August 14, 2024
✅ Training Program Summary
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Training Period: August 1, 2023 – August 14, 2024 (1 year)
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Trainees: 13 members of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) (12 Kukkiwon-certified Black Belts, 1 Blue Belt)
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Training Location: Makerere University
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Instructor: Master Kim Kwang-joo
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Purpose: To develop trainers for Taekwondo dissemination within the military
✅ Master Kim’s Leadership
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Trainees describe Master Kim as “always smiling and like a parent who never gives up on anyone.”
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Despite cultural, language, and training style differences, trainees were deeply moved by Master Kim’s sincere guidance.
✅ UPDF Internal Expansion Plan
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All graduates have been assigned to various military units and departments, ready to run their own Taekwondo clubs.
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Trainees express a proactive attitude, saying, “Now it’s our turn to teach.”
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Participated in a poomsae demonstration at the Kukkiwon-sponsored competition hosted by the Korean Embassy on July 18, 2024.
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Master Kim received a certificate of appreciation from the Uganda Military Police Training School.
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The program is highly valued for fostering cultural exchange, strengthening military morale, and improving physical fitness.