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ACT ON THE PROMOTION OF TAEKWONDO AND CREATION OF TAEKWONDO PARK

Act No. 8746, Dec. 21, 2007

Amended by Act No. 8852, Feb. 29, 2008

Act No. 9758, jun. 9, 2009

Act No. 9774, jun. 9, 2009

Act No. 10107, Mar. 17, 2010

Act No. 10331, May 31, 2010

Act No. 10599, Apr. 14, 2011

Act No. 12248, Jan. 14, 2014

Act No. 12409, Mar. 11, 2014

Act No. 12737, jun. 3, 2014

Act No. 12738, jun. 3, 2014

Act No. 13805, Jan. 19, 2016

Act No. 13977, Feb. 3, 2016

Act No. 14206, May 29, 2016

Act No. 14480, Dec. 27, 2016

Act No. 14638, Mar. 21, 2017

Act No. 15170, Dec. 12, 2017

Act No. 15569, Apr. 17, 2018

Act No. 16067, Dec. 24, 2018

Act No. 16688, Dec. 3, 2019

Act No. 17171, Mar. 31, 2020

Act No. 17721, Dec. 22, 2020

Act No. 18016, Apr. 13, 2021

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
 Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Act is to train the bodies and minds of people and to inspire self-esteem in hearts of people by promoting Taekwondo, martial arts native to the Korean people, and creating the Taekwondo Park which is the shrine of Taekwondo players all over the world and to contribute to the enhancement of national prestige by developing Taekwondo further into a world-wide martial art and sport.
 Article 2 (Definitions)
The definitions of terms used in this Act are as follows: <Amended on May 29, 2016>
1. The term "Taekwondo instructor" means a person who has been granted specified qualifications pursuant to Article 11 (2) of the National Sports Promotion Act for the Taekwondo education and competition, and has Dan Certificate of fourth Dan or higher through Dan promotion test by Kukkiwon under Article 19;
2. The term "Taekwondo facilities" means facilities used for Taekwondo activities, such as Taekwondo practice, competitions, research, exhibitions or such, and incidental facilities thereto;
3. The term "Taekwondo organization" means an international organization, juristic person or organization established for the main purposes of development, education and international exchange regarding Taekwondo.
 Article 3 (Duties of State and Local Governments)
(1) The State and local governments shall formulate policies necessary for the promotion of Taekwondo and protect people's voluntary involvement in Taekwondo.
(2) The State and local governments shall endeavor to increase educational opportunities so that people may receive Taekwondo education.
 Article 3-2 (National Sport of Republic of Korea)
Taekwondo shall be the national sport of the Republic of Korea.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Apr. 17, 2018]
 Article 4 (Relationship with Other Acts)
The promotion of Taekwondo shall be as prescribed by this Act, except as otherwise provided for expressly by other Acts.
CHAPTER II FORMULATION AND EXECUTION OF MASTER PLAN FOR PROMOTION OF TAEKWONDO
 Article 5 (Formulation and Execution of Master Plan for Promotion)
(1) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall formulate and execute a master plan for the promotion of Taekwondo (hereinafter referred to as "master plan for promotion") every five years for the systematic preservation and promotion of Taekwondo. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Apr. 13, 2021>
(2) A master plan for promotion shall include the following matters: <Amended on Dec. 22, 2020>
1. Basic direction-setting for the promotion of Taekwondo;
2. Matters relating to the investigation and research for the promotion of Taekwondo;
3. Matters relating to the promotion of the Taekwondo education in schools;
4. Matters relating to the education and training of Taekwondo instructors;
5. Matters relating to support to Taekwondo facilities and Taekwondo organizations;
6. Matters relating to international exchange, cooperation and holding of international events of Taekwondo;
7. Matters relating to the securing of finances necessary for the promotion of Taekwondo;
8. Matters relating to safety and sanitation management and prevention of infectious diseases, etc. at Taekwondo facilities;
9. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree as necessary for the promotion of Taekwondo.
 Article 6 (Cooperation)
Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism requests the formulation and execution of a master plan for promotion, local governments, related agencies, juristic persons or organizations shall cooperate with such request. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
 Article 7 (Taekwondo Day)
(1) September 4 of each year shall be designated as Taekwondo Day to boost people's interest in Taekwondo and to promote the dissemination of Taekwondo.
(2) Necessary matters concerning Taekwondo Day shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.
 Article 8 (Support-Providing to Taekwondo Organizations and Taekwondo Facilities)
Where the State and local governments deem it necessary for the promotion of Taekwondo, they may provide administrative or financial support to Taekwondo organizations and Taekwondo facilities.
CHAPTER III CREATION AND MANAGEMENT OF TAEKWONDO PARK
 Article 9 (Creation of Taekwondo Park)
(1) The State shall create the Taekwondo Park (hereinafter referred to as the "Park") in Muju-Gun, Jeollabuk-Do for enhancement of the status as the birth place of Taekwondo, for service as a shrine to Taekwondo and for the dissemination, research, exhibitions, practice of Taekwondo and training of Taekwondo instructors.
(2) The State and local governments may subsidize necessary expenses or such, to be incurred in the creation and efficient operation and management of the Park.
 Article 10 (Performers of Park Creation Project)
Performers of the Park Creation Project shall be the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation established pursuant to Article 20, the head of a local government having jurisdiction over the relevant area of the Park Creation Project (the Governor of Jeollabuk-Do or the head of Muju-Gun) and a private business operator approved by the head of such local government.
 Article 11 (Approval of Master Plan)
(1) The Taekwondo Promotion Foundation pursuant to Article 20 and the head of a local government (the Governor of Jeollabuk-Do or the head of Muju-Gun) shall formulate a master plan for the creation of the Park (hereinafter referred to as "master plan") and obtain approval from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism therefor. The same shall also apply to cases where it or he or she intends to amend an approved master plan (excluding modifications to insignificant matters prescribed by Presidential Decree). <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(2) Where a private business operator intends to participate in the Park Creation Project pursuant to Article 10, he or she shall formulate a plan for the development of the Park (hereinafter referred to as "development plan") and obtain approval from the Governor of Jeollabuk-Do therefor. The same shall also apply to cases where he or she intends to change the approved development plan (excluding modifications to insignificant matters prescribed by Presidential Decree).
(3) A master plan and development plan shall include the following matters:
1. The name, location, and size of the project area, and a project implementer thereof;
2. A period for the performance of a project;
3. A plan for accommodation of population, utilization of land, traffic management and environmental conservation;
4. A plan for raising funds and an annual investment plan;
5. A plan for construction of main infrastructure components, such as roads, waterworks and sewerage or such;
6. Matters concerning the establishment and relocation of enterprises or matters concerning facilities to be moved in;
7. In cases of expropriation or utilization of land pursuant to Article 14 (1), a detailed list thereof;
8. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree.
(4) Where the Governor of Jeollabuk-Do intends to approve the development plan or to approve a change thereto, he or she shall consult in advance with the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(5) Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Governor of Jeollabuk-Do has approved the master plan or the development plan or has approved a change thereto, they shall announce such approval in the Official Gazette as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
 Article 12 (Approval of Action Plan)
(1) A person who has obtained approval for a master plan or a development plan pursuant to Article 11 shall formulate an action plan (hereinafter referred to as "action plan") in accordance with the master plan or the development plan; the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation pursuant to Article 20 and the head of a local government (the Governor of Jeollabuk-Do or the head of Muju-Gun) shall obtain approval from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism therefor, and a private business operator shall obtain approval from the Governor of Jeollabuk-Do therefor. The same shall also apply to cases where it or he or she intends to change an approved action plan (excluding modifications to insignificant matters prescribed by Presidential Decree). <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(2) Documents and drawings referred to in the following subparagraphs shall be attached to the action plan:
1. A program for supply and demand of funds (including a plan for injection of funds and a plan for raising funds by year);
2. A location map and a land registration map of a place where a project is executed;
3. A planning ground plan and rough drawings and specifications;
4. A plan for creation by phase (limited to cases where it is necessary to execute a development project by phase due to specific circumstances of the project);
5. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree.
(3) Where the Governor of Jeollabuk-Do intends to approve the action plan of a private business operator or to approve a change thereto, he or she shall consult in advance with the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(4) Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Governor of Jeollabuk-Do have approved the action plan or have approved a change thereto, he or she shall announce such approval in the Official Gazette as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
 Article 13 (Inducement of Private Investment)
(1) The Governor of Jeollabuk-Do shall prepare a plan to promote the inducement of private investment, including the following matters:
1. Scope of projects subject to inducement of private investment;
2. Matters concerning support in inducement of private investment.
(2) The Governor of Jeollabuk-Do shall give public notice of a plan for the promotion of inducement of private investment pursuant to paragraph (1) and hold a business information session for those who intend to participate in the Park Creation Project.
(3) The State may provide administrative and financial support to Jeollabuk-Do so that it may execute a plan to promote smooth inducement of private investment.
(4) The committee for inducement of private investment shall be established in Jeollabuk-Do for deliberation of a plan to promote the inducement of private investment and support to activities for inducement of private investment, and the headquarters for inducement of private investment may be established under the control of the Governor of Jeollabuk-Do.
(5) Necessary matters concerning the organization and operation of the committee for inducement of private investment and the headquarters for inducement of private investment referred to in paragraph (4) shall be prescribed by Municipal Ordinance.
 Article 14 (Expropriation and Utilization of Land)
(1) Where necessary for the execution of the Park Creation Project, the performers of the Park Creation Project may expropriate or utilize (hereinafter referred to as "expropriation or such") land, objects or rights (hereinafter referred to as "land or such") pursuant to Article 3 of the Act on Acquisition of and Compensation for Land, etc. for Public Works Projects.
(2) In the application of paragraph (1), where a master plan or a development plan has been announced pursuant to Article 11 (5), approval of a project and the announcement thereof pursuant to Articles 20 (1) and 22 of the Act on Acquisition of and Compensation for Land, etc. for Public Works Projects shall be deemed to have been made.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 23 (1) and 28 (1) of the Act on the Acquisition of Land, etc. for Public Works and the Compensation therefor, an application for adjudication may be made within the period for the execution of the Park Creation Project.
(4) The competent land expropriation committee of an adjudication on the expropriation or such, of land or such, shall be the central land expropriation committee.
(5) The Act on Acquisition of and Compensation for Land, etc. for Public Works Projects shall apply mutatis mutandis to the expropriation or such, of land or such, except as otherwise provided for expressly by this Act.
 Article 15 (Approval or Permission Deemed Granted)
(1) Where a performer of the Park Creation Project has obtained approval from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Governor of Jeollabuk-Do on a master plan or a development plan pursuant to Article 11 or has obtained their approval for a change therein, he or she shall be deemed to have obtained permission, authorization, approval, consultation, cancellation, determination, reporting, acceptance, designation or such, referred to in the following subparagraphs: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jun. 9, 2009; May 31, 2010; Apr. 14, 2011; Jan. 14, 2014; Jun. 3, 2014; Jan. 19, 2016; Dec. 27, 2016; Mar. 31, 2020>
1. Permission of conversion of a mountainous district pursuant to Article 14 and reporting on conversion of a mountainous district pursuant to Article 15 of the Mountainous Districts Management Act, permission of or reporting on temporary use of a mountainous district pursuant to Article 15-2 of the same Act;
2. Permission of stumpage felling or such, pursuant to Article 36 and reporting thereon pursuant to Article 45 of the Creation and Management of Forest Resources Act;
3. Change and cancellation of an agriculture promotion area pursuant to Article 31 (1) of the Farmland Act, permission of or consultation on conversion of farmland pursuant to Article 34 of the same Act and permission of or consultation on temporary use for other purposes pursuant to Article 36 of the same Act;
4. Approval granted to the formulation of a master plan for water supply and waterworks readjustment pursuant to Article 4 of the Water Supply and Waterworks Installation Act, authorization of general water supply and waterworks pursuant to Article 17 of the same Act, authorization for the establishment of exclusive-use water supply and waterworks pursuant to Articles 52 and 54 of the same Act;
5. Determination of a road zone under Article 25 of the Road Act, permission for execution of road works by a person other than the road management authority under Article 36 of the same Act, permission for connection of a road to other facilities pursuant to Article 52 (1) of the same Act, permission to occupy and use a road pursuant to Article 61 of the same Act and consultation with or approval from the road management authority;
6. Determination on urban and county management planning pursuant to Article 30 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act, approval for a topographical map pursuant to Article 32 (2) of the same Act, permission of the act of developing pursuant to Article 56 of the same Act, designation of a performer of an urban and county planning facility project pursuant to Article 86 of the same Act and approval for an action plan pursuant to Article 88 of the same Act;
7. Approval for a master plan to modify sewerage pursuant to Article 6 of the Sewerage Act and permission of the execution of public sewerage work pursuant to Article 16 of the same Act;
8. Permission to open a grave pursuant to Article 27 of the Act on Funeral Services, etc.;
9. Approval for designation of an urban development district pursuant to Article 3 of the Urban Development Act and approval for an action plan of an urban development project pursuant to Article 17 of the same Act;
10. Permission of changes in the form and quality, etc. of land pursuant to Article 21-2 of the Grassland Act and permission of conversion of grassland pursuant to Article 23 of the same Act;
11. Permission of construction of a private road pursuant to Article 4 of the Private Road Act;
12. Permission for use of the agricultural production infrastructure pursuant to Article 23 of the Rearrangement of Agricultural and Fishing Villages Act;
13. Permission of the execution of small river conservation works pursuant to Article 10 of the Small River Maintenance Act and permission to occupy and use a small river pursuant to Article 14 of the same Act;
14. Approval for a business program pursuant to Article 15 of the Tourism Promotion Act, approval for a tourism development plan by zone pursuant to Article 51 of the same Act, designation of a tourist resort and a tourist complex pursuant to Article 52 of the same Act and approval for a creation plan pursuant to Article 54 of the same Act;
15. Permission pursuant to Article 8 of the Building Act, reporting pursuant to Article 9 of the same Act, changes in matters permitted or reported pursuant to Article 10 of the same Act, permission of or reporting on a temporary building pursuant to Article 15 of the same Act, and consultation on construction pursuant to Article 25 of the same Act;
16. Consultation on an energy use plan pursuant to Article 8 of the Energy Use Rationalization Act;
17. Approval for a business program pursuant to Article 15 of the Housing Act;
18. Reporting on the commencement, change or completion of a project pursuant to Article 86 (1) of the Act on the Establishment, Management, etc. of Spatial Data;
19. Approval for the establishment of waste disposal facilities pursuant to Article 29 of the Wastes Control Act or reporting thereon;
20. Designation of a regional development area pursuant to Article 11 of the Regional Development Assistance Act and approval for an implementation plan pursuant to Article 23 of the same Act;
21. Approval of or reporting of a plan for works for establishing electric installation for private use under Article 8 of the Electrical Safety Management Act.
(2) Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Governor of Jeollabuk-Do approves a master plan or development plan which includes details falling under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) or approves a change therein, he or she shall consult in advance with the head of the relevant administrative agency. In such cases, the head of the administrative agency shall, upon receipt of such request, submit his or her opinion within 60 days from the date he or she receives such request. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 21, 2017>
(3) Where the head of the relevant administrative agency does not submit his or her opinion within the period prescribed by the latter part of paragraph (2), it is deemed that he or she does not have opinion. <Newly Inserted on Mar. 21, 2017>
 Article 16 (Donations and Contributions)
The Taekwondo Promotion Foundation under Article 20 may receive donations and contributions to secure finances necessary for the creation and operation of Taekwondo promotion projects and the Park.
 Article 17 (Lending and Use of State or Public Property)
(1) Where the State and local governments deem it necessary for the creation and operation of the Park, notwithstanding the provisions of the State Property Act or the Public Property and Commodity Management Act, they may lend State property or public property to the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation pursuant to Article 20, have it use or make profit from the said property free of charge or sell the said property thereto.
(2) Notwithstanding the Public Property and Commodity Management Act, where deemed necessary to create and operate the Park, a local government may lend public property to a private business entity under Article 10, have it use, make profits from or sell such property by free contract. <Newly Inserted on Mar. 11, 2014>
(3) Where a Taekwondo organization uses a part of facilities in the Park created pursuant to Article 9, it may use such facilities free of charge as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(4) Where a private business entity borrows, uses or makes profits from public property, the period may be up to 20 years notwithstanding Articles 21 (1) and 31 (1) of the Public Property and Commodity Management Act. In such case, the period may be renewed and the renewed period shall not exceed 20 years each time. <Newly Inserted on Mar. 11, 2014>
(5) Where a private business entity borrows, uses, makes profits from land owned by a local government under paragraph (2), the private business entity may be allowed to construct a factory or other permanent structures on the land notwithstanding Article 13 of the Public Property and Commodity Management Act. In such case, conditions shall be attached having regard to the type of the structure including donation thereof to the local government, or return thereof after restitution at the end of the period. <Newly Inserted on Mar. 11, 2014>
(6) Rent or usage fee for borrowing, using or making profits from public property pursuant to paragraph (2) to be collected from a private business entity may be reduced or exempted as prescribed by municipal ordinance notwithstanding the Public Property and Commodity Management Act. <Newly Inserted on Mar. 11, 2014>
 Article 18 (Preferential Construction of Public Facilities)
The head of the relevant administrative agency who has jurisdiction over roads, bridges, waterworks, sewerage and other public facilities prescribed by Presidential Decree may construct public facilities preferentially, such as traffic facilities, electric power and water supply facilities or such, for the smooth execution of the Park Creation Project: Provided, That where the head of the relevant administrative agency deems it necessary, he or she may delegate construction of the relevant public facilities to the head of a local government where the Park is located or entrust a public agency with the execution of construction of the relevant public facilities.
CHAPTER IV TAEKWONDO ORGANIZATIONS
 Article 19 (Kukkiwon)
(1) Kukkiwon shall be established with approval from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism to conduct the following business and activities concerning the promotion of Taekwondo: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
1. Research and development of Taekwondo technique;
2. Taekwondo belt tests and various educational activities for the dissemination of Taekwondo;
3. Training and overseas dispatch of Taekwondo instructors through training and education of Taekwondo instructors;
4. Fostering of Taekwondo demonstration teams and domestic or overseas dispatch;
5. International exchange activities related to Taekwondo;
6. Activities concerning improvement in the welfare of Taekwondo martial artists;
7. Other activities approved by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism;
8. Activities incidental to the activities referred to in subparagraphs 1 through 7.
(2) Kukkiwon shall be a juristic person.
(3) Where necessary to accomplish essential activities pursuant to paragraph (1), Kukkiwon may conduct revenue-making business, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(4) Kukkiwon may establish overseas branches, as prescribed by the articles of association.
(5) Kukkiwon shall have executives and necessary employees, as prescribed by the articles of association.
(6) Kukkiwon shall have a chairperson, president, directors and auditor as executives, a fixed number, term of office and election method of executives shall be prescribed by the articles of association, and the chairperson shall be elected from among the directors and he or she shall take office as the chairperson after approval by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism: Provided, That a person falling under any of the subparagraphs of Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act shall not become an executive. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Mar. 17, 2010>
(7) The provisions on incorporated foundations of the Civil Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to Kukkiwon, except for the matters prescribed by this Act.
 Article 19-2 (Handling of Personally Identifiable Information)
(1) Where unavoidable to conduct affairs under Article (1) 2 (limited to promotion tests for Poom/Dan of Taekwondo), Kukkiwon may handle data including personally identifiable information under Article 24 of the Personal Information Protection Act after obtaining consent of the relevant person;
(2) When Kukkiwon handles data including information under paragraph (1), it shall protect the relevant data in compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Feb. 3, 2016]
 Article 20 (Taekwondo Promotion Foundation)
(1) The Taekwondo Promotion Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the "Foundation") shall be established with approval from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism to efficiently conduct support activities or such, referred to in the following subparagraphs for the creation and operation of the Park and the promotion of Taekwondo: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
1. Activities concerning the creation and operation of the Park;
2. Investigation and research activities for the promotion of Taekwondo;
3. Activities concerning the preservation, dissemination, and publicity of Taekwondo;
4. Various support activities for the promotion of Taekwondo;
5. Activities concerning lease of facilities in the Park;
6. Support in fostering of related industries, such as Taekwondo articles, development of contents or such;
7. Other activities approved by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism;
8. Activities incidental to the activities referred to in subparagraphs 1 through 7.
(2) The Foundation shall be a juristic person.
(3) Where necessary to accomplish essential activities pursuant to paragraph (1), the Foundation may conduct revenue-making business, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(4) The Foundation shall have necessary employees, as prescribed by the articles of association.
(5) The Foundation shall have one chairperson, one auditor and 25 directors or less as executives, the term of office of executives shall be three years and they may be reappointed, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall appoint and dismiss the chairperson and auditor, and the chairperson shall appoint directors with approval from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(6) The provisions on incorporated foundations in the Civil Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Foundation, except for the matters prescribed by this Act.
 Article 21 (Badge Business)
(1) A person who intends to use a mark, design, slogan or anything similar thereto, symbolic of the Park or the Foundation, for the purpose of profit-making shall obtain approval from the Foundation.
(2) A person who intends to use a mark, design, slogan or anything similar thereto, symbolic of Kukkiwon, for the purpose of profit-making by sale shall obtain approval from Kukkiwon.
(3) Kukkiwon and the Foundation may collect royalties from those who have obtained approval for use pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2), as prescribed by Presidential Decree.
 Article 21-2 (Designation of Taekwondo Grandmasters)
(1) For the purpose of passing on and promoting Taekwondo, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may designate a person who meets all the following requirements as a Taekwondo grandmaster:
1. He or she shall hold the ninth Dan certification through Dan promotion test by Kukkiwon;
2. He or she shall have contributed to the dissemination of Taekwondo at home and abroad;
3. He or she shall meet the requirements prescribed by Presidential Decree, including in terms of ethics.
(2) A person who is designated as a Taekwondo grandmaster pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not receive additional benefits except honor.
(3) In any of the following cases, the Minister of Health and Welfare may revoke the designation of a Taekwondo grandmaster:
1. When he or she is designated as a Taekwondo grandmaster by fraud or other improper means;
2. When he or she is sentenced to imprisonment without labor or heavier punishment and such sentence becomes final;
3. When he or she transfers or lends the certificate under paragraph (7) to another person.
(4) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may request the Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency to inquire about criminal history records of a Taekwondo grandmaster under subparagraph 5 of Article 2 of the Act on the Lapse of Criminal Sentences, with the consent of the person in question in order to confirm whether he or she falls under paragraph (3) 2.
(5) Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism intends to revoke the designation of a Taekwondo grandmaster under paragraph (3), he or she shall hold a hearing.
(6) Where unavoidable to perform the duties under paragraph (1), the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and a dedicated agency under paragraph (8) may manage data which include resident registration numbers under Article 7-2 (1) of the Resident Registration Act.
(7) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall award a certificate to a Taekwondo grandmaster indicating the title, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
(8) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may designate a dedicated agency as prescribed by Presidential Decree to perform duties relating to the designation of Taekwondo grandmasters and the like.
(9) Criteria and procedures for the designation of Taekwondo grandmasters and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Dec. 3, 2019]
CHAPTER V SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
 Article 22 (Delegation or Entrustment of Authority)
The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may partially delegate his or her authority bestowed under this Act to the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, Do Governor, or Special Self-Governing Province Governor or entrust it to the relevant administrative agency or organization, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Dec. 24, 2018>
 Article 23 (Prohibition of Use of Similar Names)
(1) No person shall use the name "Taekwondo Park" or any name similar thereto without approval from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(2) Except for juristic persons incorporated according to this Act, no person shall use the name "Kukkiwon" and "Taekwondo Promotion Foundation" or any name similar thereto.
 Article 24 (Fines for Negligence)
(1) A person who falls under any of the following subparagraphs shall be punished by the imposition of a fine for negligence not exceeding ten million won:
1. A person who uses a badge, in violation of Article 21;
2. A person who use a similar name, in violation of Article 23.
(2) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall impose and collect fines for negligence pursuant to paragraph (1), as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(3) Deleted. <Dec. 12, 2017>
(4) Deleted. <Dec. 12, 2017>
(5) Deleted. <Dec. 12, 2017>
ADDENDA <Act No. 8746, Dec. 21, 2007>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Taekwondo Park Creation Project)
The Taekwondo Park Creation Project made before this Act enters into force shall be deemed to have been made according to this Act.
Article 3 (Transitional Measures concerning Kukkiwon)
(1) Kukkiwon, incorporated foundation, incorporated pursuant to Article 32 of the Civil Act as at the time this Act enters into force shall obtain approval from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism with the articles of association prepared according to this Act within one month after this Act enters into force. <Amended by Act No. 10107, Mar. 17, 2010>
(2) When Kukkiwon, incorporated foundation, obtains approval pursuant to paragraph (1), it shall register the incorporation according to this Act.
(3) When Kukkiwon, incorporated foundation, completes registration of incorporation pursuant to paragraph (2), notwithstanding the provisions on the dissolution and liquidation of juristic persons in the Civil Act, it shall be deemed to have been dissolved.
(4) Kukkiwon under this Act shall succeed to all the rights and duties and property interests of Kukkiwon, incorporated foundation, on the date of registration of incorporation.
(5) Executives and employees, including the chairperson of Kukkiwon, incorporated foundation, as at the time of the first date (June 22, 2008) this Act enters into force, shall be deemed executives and employees of Kukkiwon under this Act, notwithstanding the provisions of the proviso to Article 19 (6), and the term of office of executives shall be counted from the date of the former appointment: Provided, That an executive who resigns, whose term of office is completed or who is newly elected after the first enforcement date of this Act has passed shall not be deemed an executive of Kukkiwon under this Act. <Amended by Act No. 10107, Mar. 17, 2010>
(6) The first directors of Kukkiwon pursuant to Article 19 shall be 19 directors including executives prescribed by Article 3 (5) of the Addenda, notwithstanding the provisions of Article 19 (5), and elected by the incorporation arrangement committee of Kukkiwon under this Act (referred to as the "Arrangement Committee" hereafter in this Article) comprised of ten or less members whom the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism appoints on the recommendation of institutions and organizations related to Taekwondo, and the term of office of directors shall be counted from the date they are elected by the Arrangement Committee. <Newly Inserted by Act No. 10107, Mar. 17, 2010>
(7) Where Kukkiwon, incorporated foundation, fails to file an application for approval with the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism with the articles of association meeting the requirements under this Act within one month from the date Act No. 10107 enters into force, the partly amended Act on the Promotion of Taekwondo and Creation of Taekwondo Park, or to amend the articles of association within one month after it is requested to revise the articles of association by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, he/she may have the Arrangement Committee conduct business regarding the incorporation of Kukkiwon under this Act. <Newly Inserted by Act No. 10107, Mar. 17, 2010>
Article 4 (Transitional Measures concerning Taekwondo Promotion Foundation)
(1) The Taekwondo Promotion Foundation, incorporated foundation, incorporated with permission of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism pursuant to Article 32 of the Civil Act as at the time this Act enters into force shall obtain approval from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism with the articles of association prepared under this Act within one month after this Act enters into force.
(2) When the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation, incorporated foundation, obtains approval pursuant to paragraph (1), it shall register the incorporation according to this Act.
(3) When the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation, incorporated foundation, completes registration for incorporation pursuant to paragraph (2), notwithstanding the provisions on the dissolution and liquidation of juristic persons in the Civil Act, it shall be deemed to have been dissolved.
(4) The Taekwondo Promotion Foundation under this Act shall succeed to all the rights and duties and property relations of the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation, incorporated foundation, on the date of registration of incorporation.
(5) Executives and employees including the chairperson of the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation, incorporated foundation, as at the time this Act enters into force shall be deemed executives and employees of the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation under this Act and the term of office of executives shall be counted from the date of the former appointment.
ADDENDA <Act No. 8852, Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 9758, Jun. 9, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 23 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 9774, Jun. 9, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 19 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 10107, Mar. 17, 2010>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 10331, May 31, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 13 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 10599, Apr. 14, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 9 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12248, Jan. 14, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 25 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 12409, Mar. 11, 2014>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12737, Jun. 3, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months on January 1, 2015.
Articles 2 through 10 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12738, Jun. 3, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 13805, Jan. 19, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on August 12, 2016.
Articles 2 through 22 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 13977, Feb. 3, 2016>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 14206, May 29, 2016>
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 14480, Dec. 27, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 14638, Mar. 21, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one month after the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Applicability to Consultation on Approval etc., for Master Plan for Taekwondo Park Creation)
The amended provisions of Article 15 (2) and (3) shall apply to the consultation first requested after this Act enters into force.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 15170, Dec. 12, 2017>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 15569, Apr. 17, 2018>
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 16067, Dec. 24, 2018>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 16688, Dec. 3, 2019>
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 17171, Mar. 31, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 17721, Dec. 22, 2020>
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 18016, Apr. 13, 2021>
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.