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Inspiring Through Giving: Great Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim’s Message of Courage
When Great Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim was recognized as one of the Top 10 Heroes of Korean Immigration during the 120th anniversary of Korean immigration to the United States, it became a moment of reflection and inspiration. Greeted by the Kukkiwon Taekwondo...
Kindness in Action: Generosity That Touches Lives
In a world where kindness can make all the difference, Great Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim embodies the power of heartfelt generosity. She generously donated clothes and other essential items to the Women’s Crisis Center in Grants Pass, Oregon. The center's mission is...
Spreading Joy Through Giving
Great Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim exemplifies the power of compassion and community by consistently reaching out to those in need. Recently, her team delivered food donations to the Medford Gospel Mission, an organization that has been transforming lives since 1961. This...
Making a Difference – Gratitude for Our Police
National Police Week, observed annually during the week of May 15, is a time to honor the dedication and bravery of the men, women, and K-9 officers who serve as protectors of our communities. Established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy through Public Law 87-726,...
Take Charge of Your Life!
My childhood circumstances—being resented by my mother, beaten by my father, shunned by my entire village, and laughed at for aspiring to be a martial artist—would have overwhelmed me with self-pity had my teacher not taught me to take charge of my own life and refuse...
National Cultural Festival for Peaceful Reunification of Korea – 2018
October 20th, 2018 was a very significant day for me: during the annual 2018 Cultural Festival for Peaceful Reunification of Korea in Cupertino, California. I was blessed to to be one of the recipients of the Korea Unification Contribution Award. We were awarded a...
Gold Lifetime Achievement Award – 2018 Golden Bridge
I’m so humbled, and full of joy to be this year's recipient of the Golden Lifetime Achievement Award. The Golden Bridge Awards is always such an amazing event and I am so proud to be part of it. What a wonderful and memorable moment to be honored in this way!...