Kukkiwon Information Hub
Welcome to the Australian Taekwondo Kukkiwon Information Hub
Australian Taekwondo cover the processing of Kukkiwon Certification for Taekwondo Clubs across Australia. Affiliated Clubs can submit applications for both members of AUSTKD and non-members of AUSTKD. Kukkiwon Certification is the Internationally recognised Black Belt certification for World Taekwondo.
Kukkiwon Updates
With Kukkiwon updating several regulations that will impact our Member Clubs, we wanted to take this opportunity to confirm for you what those updates are ahead of 2024. Kukkiwon have confirmed that:
- From Jan 1 2024, 5th Dan Applications will now take place via video evaluation (same as 6th and 7th Dan)
- From Dec 31 2024, Instructors will be required to hold an International Masters Qualification and Poom/Dan Examiners to continue to recommend and submit Kukkiwon applications. If there are any further updates to this date by Kukkiwon we will communicate this to all Member Clubs. For further information on the Qualifications outlined above, please click here.
How to submit your Kukkiwon Applications to Australian Taekwondo
You can submit your Kukkiwon Applications through the online submission form or via physical mail. Australian Taekwondo recommends all clubs to submit their applications via the online submission form.
1. Online Applications
2. Physical Mail Applications
Physical mail applications are still accepted, please access required documents below for physical mail applications:
Applications must be sent to 33 Turnbull Crescent, Morayfield QLD 4506.
How to apply for a Correction and/or Reissue of a Kukkiwon Certificate
If your Kukkiwon Certificate has incorrect information such as name, nationality or date of birth, please complete the below online submission form. Please note that each request for correction and/or reissue is $65 total.
What is a T-CON and why does each individual require a T-CON ID?
Kukkiwon have updated their promotion system for all Kukkiwon applications moving forward. The new system is called ‘T-CON’ – Taekwondo Connected. Every individual who is submitted to Australian Taekwondo for Kukkiwon processing, will now be required to become a member of T-CON and their T-CON ID must be provided upon application. Clubs can complete the T-CON application for their members or they can ask their members to complete this themselves.
Key steps:
Click here to create a T-CON ID
Then proceed to complete the application, ensure to keep record of the T-CON ID that has been created for future applications.
Helpful tips:
Australian Taekwondo Kukkiwon Application Fee's 2024
Dan Level Application Matrix
- Submitted to AUSTKD via online submission form or physcial mail: 1st Dan/Poom, 2nd Dan/Poom, 3rd Dan/Poom & 4th Dan/Poom
- Submitted to AUSTKD via physical mail only: 5th Dan, 6th Dan & 7th Dan
- In person in Korea: 8th Dan & 9th Dan
Resource Library
High Dan Basic Movement Sequences
5th, 6th & 7th Dan Video Application Guide
Kukkiwon Age and Time Period regulations
General Application Guidelines
Processing and Waiting Times
Australian Taekwondo submits Kukkiwon applications on a fortnightly basis. Following the processing by Kukkiwon, certificates are posted one month after approval and are internationally posted to Australian Taekwondo and then domestically express posted from Australian Taekwondo to clubs. Clubs can expect to receive their certificates within two to two and a half months of application.
Kukkiwon Links
World Taekwondo Academy website
Please email Maddy Houston if you have any questions maddy.houston@austkd.com.au.
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