Shincheonji Taekwondo Team Dominates International Competitions with Unprecedented Success

The Shincheonji Church of Jesus Taekwondo Team has once again demonstrated their exceptional skills by securing awards for all 25 participants at the '2025 Park Chung-hee Cup International Open Taekwondo Competition', held in Sangju, Korea. This event, which attracted approximately 4,200 athletes from 18 countries, showcased the team's dedication and prowess, resulting in 4 gold, 7 silver, and 14 bronze medals.

This competition not only highlighted the athletes' talents but also served as a platform to elevate Korea's cultural and diplomatic prestige, reinforcing Taekwondo's global appeal. Lee Jun-wi, a gold medalist, attributed their success to focused training and teamwork, despite the limited preparation time.

Coach Kim Deok-hoon expressed pride in the team's performance against top-tier competitors and outlined plans for enhanced training strategies for future competitions. The team's consistent excellence, including recent victories at the '2025 Kim Un-yong Cup International Open Taekwondo Competition' and the '2024 Mungyeong World Taekwondo Festival', cements their reputation as a formidable force in Taekwondo.

Shincheonji Church of Jesus's commitment to fostering talent across various sectors, including sports, reflects their broader mission to contribute positively to society through discipline, teamwork, and cultural exchange.