In 1973, the Korean government recognised the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) as the legitimate governing body of the sport,the first World Championships were held in that year.

• 1973年，韩国政府认可世界跆拳道联合会(WTF)作为跆拳道运动的合法管理机构，同年举行了首届世界跆拳道锦标赛。