December 13, 2025Dec 13, 2025
KCNA KCNA.kp (En)

Memorial Service for Choe Hong Hui Held

Date: 16/06/2024 | Source: KCNA.kp (En) | Read original version at source

Pyongyang, June 16 (KCNA) -- A memorial service for Choe Hong Hui, ex-president of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), was held at the Patriotic Martyrs Cemetery in Sinmi-ri of DPRK Saturday on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of his death.

Present there were executive members of the ITF and the International Martial Arts Games Committee, representatives of national associations, Taekwon-Doists and persons concerned of martial arts from different countries and the bereaved families.

On hand were officials of the Korean Taekwon-Do Committee, officials concerned, Taekwon-Do instructors and players of the DPRK.

Laid before the grave of Choe Hong Hui were wreaths in the names of the ITF, the International Martial Arts Games Committee, the Korean Taekwon-Do Committee, the Committee for Aiding Overseas Compatriots of the DPRK and the Overseas Koreans' Affairs Administration as well as bouquets.

The participants paid a silent tribute to the memory of Choe Hong Hui.

Ri Yong Son, chairman of the International Martial Arts Games Committee who is also president of the ITF, made a memorial address.

That day, the participants looked round the Taekwon-Do Holy House and watched a demonstration performance given by instructors and players of the Korean Taekwon-Do Committee at the Taekwon-Do Hall. -0-

www.kcna.kp (Juche113.6.16.)

More From KCNA.kp (En)

Yearly Freight Transport Plan Over-fulfilled

Yearly Freight Transport Plan Over-fulfilled

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- The Motor Transportation Bureau of the DPRK Ministry of Land and Maritime Transport

December 13, 2025

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- The Motor Transportation Bureau of the DPRK Ministry of Land and Maritime Transport

Press Review

Press Review

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday: - A

December 13, 2025

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday: - A

Kanggye Zoo in Jagang Province of DPRK

Kanggye Zoo in Jagang Province of DPRK

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- The Kanggye Zoo has been successfully built in Jagang Province, the DPRK. The zoo located in the

December 13, 2025

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- The Kanggye Zoo has been successfully built in Jagang Province, the DPRK. The zoo located in the

New Houses Built at Farms in DPRK

New Houses Built at Farms in DPRK

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- Modern houses have been built at Munyang and Phyongam farms in Koksan County of North Hwanghae

December 13, 2025

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- Modern houses have been built at Munyang and Phyongam farms in Koksan County of North Hwanghae

Construction Mechanized Brigade in South Hwanghae Province

Construction Mechanized Brigade in South Hwanghae Province

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- South Hwanghae Province in the DPRK has newly organized its provincial construction mechanized

December 13, 2025

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- South Hwanghae Province in the DPRK has newly organized its provincial construction mechanized

Flower Baskets Laid at Statues of Great Leaders

Flower Baskets Laid at Statues of Great Leaders

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- Flower baskets in the name of the UN resident coordinator office and the missions of UNDP,

December 13, 2025

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- Flower baskets in the name of the UN resident coordinator office and the missions of UNDP,

Many Projects Completed in DPRK

Many Projects Completed in DPRK

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- Different provinces and cities in the DPRK have completed the projects conducive to developing

December 13, 2025

Pyongyang, December 13 (KCNA) -- Different provinces and cities in the DPRK have completed the projects conducive to developing

Press Review

Press Review

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday: - The

December 12, 2025

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday: - The

Farm Machines Overhauled at Farms in DPRK

Farm Machines Overhauled at Farms in DPRK

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- Agricultural working people in the DPRK are overhauling farm machines to prepare the next year's

December 12, 2025

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- Agricultural working people in the DPRK are overhauling farm machines to prepare the next year's

Kanggye Paving Block Factory Built

Kanggye Paving Block Factory Built

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- Jagang Province has built the Kanggye Paving Block Factory. The construction of the modern

December 12, 2025

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- Jagang Province has built the Kanggye Paving Block Factory. The construction of the modern

Kwangmyong Pit of Unpha Mine Over-fulfills Its National Economic Plan

Kwangmyong Pit of Unpha Mine Over-fulfills Its National Economic Plan

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- The workers of the Kwangmyong Pit of the Unpha Mine in the DPRK are increasing production in the

December 12, 2025

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- The workers of the Kwangmyong Pit of the Unpha Mine in the DPRK are increasing production in the

Koryo Medicine Production Goes Up in Pyongyang

Koryo Medicine Production Goes Up in Pyongyang

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- Koryo medicine production units in Pyongyang are launching the drive for increased production

December 12, 2025

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- Koryo medicine production units in Pyongyang are launching the drive for increased production

Haeju Tilery Inaugurated in DPRK

Haeju Tilery Inaugurated in DPRK

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- The Haeju Tilery was inaugurated in South Hwanghae Province. The tilery is furnished with modern

December 12, 2025

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- The Haeju Tilery was inaugurated in South Hwanghae Province. The tilery is furnished with modern

New Houses Built in South Hwanghae and North Phyongan Provinces

New Houses Built in South Hwanghae and North Phyongan Provinces

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- In the era of great change when the grand plan of the Workers' Party of Korea for rural

December 12, 2025

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- In the era of great change when the grand plan of the Workers' Party of Korea for rural

Sahwang Peak of Mt Kuwol Turned into Recreation Ground for People

Sahwang Peak of Mt Kuwol Turned into Recreation Ground for People

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- Sahwang Peak, the highest peak of Mt Kuwol, has been turned into a recreation ground conducive to

December 12, 2025

Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- Sahwang Peak, the highest peak of Mt Kuwol, has been turned into a recreation ground conducive to

More Articles