Singer Kim Da-hyun is taking the lead in promoting Taekwondo to the world.

Kim Da-hyun, who has been active since releasing her new song ‘Bok Deuraeyu’, was presented with a certificate of appointment as public relations ambassador and a Taekwondo uniform by Kukkiwon President Lee Dong-seop at the appointment ceremony held at the Kukkiwon of the World Taekwondo Headquarters at 11:30 am on the 6th.

Kim Da-hyun, the daughter of Kim Bong-gon, a medalist from Cheonghak-dong, made a name for herself as a Korean traditional music trot fairy and is currently actively performing on broadcasts and stages in both Korea and Japan. With her outstanding talent, Kim Da-hyun has not only promoted Korean traditional music, a precious Korean culture, to the world, but has also done good deeds in society through donations and other activities.

Kukkiwon President Lee Dong-seop said, “I am grateful to Kim Da-hyun for taking on the role of public relations ambassador for Kukkiwon. Taekwondo and Korean traditional music are the main players leading the K-content craze. I hope that the appointment as public relations ambassador will be an opportunity for Kukkiwon and Kim Da-hyun to develop together while influencing each other positively,” he said, expressing his anticipation for Kim Da-hyun’s public relations ambassador activities.

After receiving the letter of appointment, Kim Da-hyun said, “I have always been interested in the beauty and excellence of taekwondo. I will do my best to correctly publicize the value and role of Kukkiwon, which is leading the future of taekwondo.”

She also mentioned that she learned taekwondo poomsae at Jeongmu Taekwondo Center and Surion Taekwondo Gymnasium when she was 7-8 years old, and expressed her bold aspiration, saying, “I will play a role in promoting taekwondo, which contains the martial arts spirit of loyalty, filial piety, courtesy, and overcoming oneself (克己) and benefiting the world (弘益), to the whole world.”

Photo = Kukkiwon

Reporter Lee Seul-bi, Donga.com misty82@donga.com

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