FAQ: Shincheonji Church of Jesus Taekwondo Team's World Stage Achievements

What competition did the Shincheonji Church of Jesus taekwondo team participate in?

They participated in the 2025 Park Chung-hee Cup International Open Taekwondo Competition in South Korea and the 2025 Kim Un-yong Cup International Open Taekwondo Competition in Busan.

How many athletes from Shincheonji Church participated in the Park Chung-hee Cup?

25 athletes from the Shincheonji Church participated in the individual competition at the Park Chung-hee Cup.

What were the results of the Shincheonji team at the Park Chung-hee Cup?

The team won four gold medals, seven silver medals, and 14 bronze medals.

Who hosted the Park Chung-hee Cup International Open Taekwondo Competition?

The competition was hosted by the Park Chung-hee Cup Organizing Committee and co-hosted by the Gyeongbuk Taekwondo Association and the Sangju City Taekwondo Association.

What did Coach Kim Deok-hoon say about the team’s performance?

Coach Kim expressed pride in the players for demonstrating their skills without wavering and mentioned plans to systematically prepare for future competitions with more participants and improved skills.

How did the Shincheonji team perform at the Kim Un-yong Cup?

The entire team won medals, with two first-place, four second-place, and five third-place awards.

What are the future plans of the Shincheonji Church regarding sports?

The church plans to continue promoting talent development in various fields, including sports, and encourage healthy living through sports activities.

Where and when was the Park Chung-hee Cup held?

The competition took place at the Sangju Indoor Gymnasium in South Korea from July 18-21, 2025.

How many countries participated in the Park Chung-hee Cup?

Athletes from 18 countries, including Korea, the United States, and France, participated in the competition.