14 Jun 2026

Honoring the Legacy of General Choi Hong Hi – Address by ITF President Prof. Grand Master Ri Yong Son

Today, on the anniversary of the passing of General Choi Hong Hi (9 November 1918 – 15 June 2002), the Founder of Taekwon-Do, ITF President Prof. Grand Master Ri Yong Son shares a special message of remembrance and reflection with the global ITF family.

As President of the International Taekwon-Do Federation devoted to preserving the Founder’s vision, Prof. Grand Master Ri Yong Son reflects on General Choi’s enduring legacy and its significance for future generations.

We invite all members of the ITF family to join us in honoring the Founder, his life’s work, and the values that continue to unite Taekwon-Do students, instructors, Masters, and supporters around the world.