Korea’s Taekwondo is an internationally known martial arts being taught in 181 countries worldwide, and has a following of over 70,000,000. At Gyeonghuigung Palace, Taekwondo culture performances are held twice a week (Wednesdays and Saturdays). The cultural performances present Taekwondo with classical Korean music, along with Samullori (a traditional Korean percussion quartet), under the subtitle ‘Taekwondo, Riding the Melodies of Classical Korean Music’. Also included in the performance is Kukkiwon’s traditional Taekwondo performance.

There is a Seoul Taekwondo Tour Program aimed for foreigners as well labeled ‘Yap!Taekwon’. For those interested, participants will learn how to wear a Taekwondo uniform, practice meditation, practice Taekwondo’s basic forms, learn the art of self-defense, and board-breaking. When completing this course, participants will receive completion badges with the president’s name of Kukkiwon on them. Aside from this, the dynamic Taekwondo program will allow guests to take pictures in their Taekwondo uniforms.

*Performance Times
Every Wednesday, Saturday 14:00 - 15:00 (Subject to cancellation due too weather condition)