Choi Hong-hi (Korean: 최홍희; 9 November 1918 – 15 June 2002) was a South Korean Army general, and martial artist who was an important figure in the history of the Korean martial art of Taekwondo, albeit controversial due to his introduction of taekwondo to North Korea.

He is regarded as the Founder of Taekwon-do and served as President of the International Taekwon-do Federation (I.T.F.) for many years. General Choi Hong Hi (dec) passed away in June 2002, after a long battle with cancer. His father then persuaded him to study calligraphy and Chinese characters.

Choi was appointed as Chief of Staff of the First Corps in 1952 and was responsible for briefing General MacArthur during the latter's visits to Kang Nung. At the time of armistice, Choi was in command of the 5th Infantry Division.

General Choi was a very interesting and sometimes controversial figure in both Korean and TaeKwonDo history. General Choi is credited with the international spread of Taekwondo, one of the most popular martial arts styles in the world.

2002年6月15日 · Gen. Choi Hong Hi who created Taekwon‑Do and founded the ITF as its first President, dedicated his all to Taekwon‑Do till last moment of his life, passed away to our great sorrow from his gastric cancer in Pyongyang, DPR of Korea on 15th June 2002.

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2019年6月25日 · After increased tensions caused by his outspoken political opposition to dictator General Park Chung-Hee grew, Gen. Choi eventually sought refuge in Canada. He fled for his safety in 1972, which was the height of the brutality of the Park regime.

Choi Hong Hi (9 November 1918 – 15 June 2002), also known as General Choi, was a South Korean army general and martial artist who is a controversial figure in the history of the Korean martial art of taekwondo. Choi is widely regarded as the 'Founder of Taekwondo'—most often by International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) organizations.

2015年1月11日 · Nothing can be further from the truth, as General Choi was a staunch Korean National who loved his homeland and worked throughout his lifetime to see Korea reunited and under democratic rule by Koreans. History will indeed judge General Choi as a true Korean Patriot of the 20 th Century. Perhaps no Korean name is known better worldwide whose ...

2019年7月26日 · The tragic division of Korea by outside forces after the end of the Second World War adversely impacted Tae Kwon Do and General Choi as well. General Choi was a military senior of General Park Chung-Hee, graduating from the Second Academy. Early on in Park’s military service he was charged with being both a communist and a Japanese collaborator.