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Jeonbuk State, in collaboration with the Jeonbuk State Office of Education and Jeonbuk Physicl Education Middle & High School, is continuing international exchange and friendship through sports by delivering sports equipment donated by students to youth in three African nations. On the 5th, the State and the Office of Education held a send-off ceremony at Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School for the project titled “Re; Play Together, Jeonbuk Sports Friendship Gifts,” shipping the items to Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Namibia. The theme, ‘Re; Play Together,’ signifies resuming games (Re; Play) that had been halted due to a shortage of soccer balls and sports gear, this time together with Jeonbuk.

This initiative goes beyond mere material support; it aims to practice solidarity and friendship across borders through sports and to expand the foundation for exchange among future generations. In particular, sharing equipment that students actually used spreads the value of sharing while extending Jeonbuk’s international sports diplomacy into schools and the local community. The project originated from visits last year by officials from Zimbabwe and Namibia, with whom Jeonbuk has maintained international sports exchanges. During their visit to Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School, they requested support for sports equipment. Students readily agreed to contribute, leading to a broader international exchange program supported by the State, the Office of Education, and the school. The donated items total 616 pieces across 12 sports, including soccer, taekwondo, shooting, archery, swimming, etc. —comprising both gear previously used by students and new items collected for this project. The equipment will be delivered to the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture and National Olympic Committees of each country via Zimbabwean diplomatic missions and international shipping. It will then be distributed to young athletes and youth active in organizations such as the Kirsty Coventry Academy in Zimbabwe, the Waitaka Taekwondo Club in Kenya, and the MTC Hopsol Youth Soccer League in Namibia.

Kim Jong-phil, Director General of Jeonbuk State’s 2036 Summer Olympics Bid Department, stated: “I hope the precious sports items that nurtured the dreams of our Jeonbuk students will serve as a new source of hope for African youth. Moving forward, we will continue to promote international exchange through sports, guided by the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) core values of inclusion and solidarity.” Im Young-gun, Director of Arts, Physical Ed & Health Division at the Jeonbuk State Office of Education, said, “It was a meaningful opportunity for our students to put into practice the spirit of sportsmanship through sharing and caring while developing a global perspective. We hope that the students’ small but heartfelt gesture will be warmly received by young people in Africa.”

Meanwhile, Jeonbuk State has been steadily expanding its international sports network by dispatching a Taekwondo demonstration team to the World Taekwondo U-21 Championship in Kenya, participating in the World Union of Olympic Cities General Assembly, and broadening sports exchanges with African nations. Starting with the “Sports Friendship Gift” pilot project, Jeonbuk State plans to consider expanding the countries and sports covered by the initiative, while also promoting the hosting of international sporting events and exchange programs inviting young athletes from overseas, with the goal of developing Jeonbuk into a specialized international sports city.

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WT Olympic Solidarity Targeted Training Camp in Muju and in Jeonju.

Jeonbuk State, in partnership with World Taekwondo (WT) and the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation (TPF), will co-host the 2026 WT Olympic Solidarity Targeted Training Camp from September 28 to October 8 at Taekwondowon in Muju and in Jeonju. The camp has been organized to provide promising young taekwondo athletes from countries with relatively limited sports development opportunities with access to specialized training ahead of the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, while helping reduce disparities in sports development and strengthen international solidarity. Through the camp, Jeonbuk also aims to expand international sports exchanges and introduce the State’s sports infrastructure and cultural attractions to participants from around the world.

A total of 48 athletes, coaches and officials from 13 countries, including countries in Africa and Latin America, will take part in the camp. The event is jointly hosted by WT and TPF and organized by the WT Central Training Center and Jeonbuk State, with support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Jeonbuk State. During the camp, participants will receive technical and tactical training at Taekwondowon’s specialized facilities in Muju, including training with the Protective Scoring System (PSS). Under the guidance of professional coaches, the athletes will work to enhance their competitive skills. The program will also include education on Olympic values and friendly exchanges with taekwondo teams from universities in Jeonbuk, including Woosuk University, providing participants with opportunities to share training experiences and broaden international connections . The camp will also feature programs introducing Jeonbuk’s traditional culture and tourism resources. Participants will visit Jeonju Hanok Village and take part in traditional crafts and hanbok experiences, offering opportunities to explore the State’s history and culture while fostering exchanges beyond sport.

In particular, Jeonbuk will appoint the overseas athletes and teams participating in the camp as the “Jeonbuk State Global Youth Sports Diplomacy Delegation”, with the aim of maintaining international sports exchanges beyond the camp. Members of the delegation will introduce Jeonbuk’s sporting and cultural values through social media and other platforms during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games and in their home countries. The WT-Olympic Solidarity Targeted Training Camp was first launched in Dakar, Senegal, in 2024, and expanded in 2025 to Sydney, Australia; Lima, Peru; and Amman, Jordan. This year, following the first camp in Dakar in March, the second camp will be held in Muju, Jeonbuk. Kim, Jong-phil, Director General of 2036 Olympic Bid Department of Jeonbuk State, said, “This camp is a meaningful opportunity to put into practice in Jeonbuk the values of fair opportunity, inclusion and solidarity through sports.. He added, “We will continue to communicate with the international community through distinctive, Jeonbuk international sports exchanges model and use them as a strong foundation for pursuing the hosting of future international mega

sporting events.”

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WT Olympic Solidarity Targeted Training Camp in Muju and in Jeonju.

Jeonbuk State, in partnership with World Taekwondo (WT) and the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation (TPF), will co-host the 2026 WT Olympic Solidarity Targeted Training Camp from September 28 to October 8 at Taekwondowon in Muju and in Jeonju. The camp has been organized to provide promising young taekwondo athletes from countries with relatively limited sports development opportunities with access to specialized training ahead of the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, while helping reduce disparities in sports development and strengthen international solidarity. Through the camp, Jeonbuk also aims to expand international sports exchanges and introduce the State’s sports infrastructure and cultural attractions to participants from around the world.

A total of 48 athletes, coaches and officials from 13 countries, including countries in Africa and Latin America, will take part in the camp. The event is jointly hosted by WT and TPF and organized by the WT Central Training Center and Jeonbuk State, with support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Jeonbuk State. During the camp, participants will receive technical and tactical training at Taekwondowon’s specialized facilities in Muju, including training with the Protective Scoring System (PSS). Under the guidance of professional coaches, the athletes will work to enhance their competitive skills. The program will also include education on Olympic values and friendly exchanges with taekwondo teams from universities in Jeonbuk, including Woosuk University, providing participants with opportunities to share training experiences and broaden international connections . The camp will also feature programs introducing Jeonbuk’s traditional culture and tourism resources. Participants will visit Jeonju Hanok Village and take part in traditional crafts and hanbok experiences, offering opportunities to explore the State’s history and culture while fostering exchanges beyond sport.

In particular, Jeonbuk will appoint the overseas athletes and teams participating in the camp as the “Jeonbuk State Global Youth Sports Diplomacy Delegation”, with the aim of maintaining international sports exchanges beyond the camp. Members of the delegation will introduce Jeonbuk’s sporting and cultural values through social media and other platforms during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games and in their home countries. The WT-Olympic Solidarity Targeted Training Camp was first launched in Dakar, Senegal, in 2024, and expanded in 2025 to Sydney, Australia; Lima, Peru; and Amman, Jordan. This year, following the first camp in Dakar in March, the second camp will be held in Muju, Jeonbuk. Kim, Jong-phil, Director General of 2036 Olympic Bid Department of Jeonbuk State, said, “This camp is a meaningful opportunity to put into practice in Jeonbuk the values of fair opportunity, inclusion and solidarity through sports.. He added, “We will continue to communicate with the international community through distinctive, Jeonbuk international sports exchanges model and use them as a strong foundation for pursuing the hosting of future international mega

sporting events.”

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Jeonbuk State, in collaboration with the Jeonbuk State Office of Education and Jeonbuk Physicl Education Middle & High School, is continuing international exchange and friendship through sports by delivering sports equipment donated by students to youth in three African nations. On the 5th, the State and the Office of Education held a send-off ceremony at Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School for the project titled “Re; Play Together, Jeonbuk Sports Friendship Gifts,” shipping the items to Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Namibia. The theme, ‘Re; Play Together,’ signifies resuming games (Re; Play) that had been halted due to a shortage of soccer balls and sports gear, this time together with Jeonbuk.

This initiative goes beyond mere material support; it aims to practice solidarity and friendship across borders through sports and to expand the foundation for exchange among future generations. In particular, sharing equipment that students actually used spreads the value of sharing while extending Jeonbuk’s international sports diplomacy into schools and the local community. The project originated from visits last year by officials from Zimbabwe and Namibia, with whom Jeonbuk has maintained international sports exchanges. During their visit to Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School, they requested support for sports equipment. Students readily agreed to contribute, leading to a broader international exchange program supported by the State, the Office of Education, and the school. The donated items total 616 pieces across 12 sports, including soccer, taekwondo, shooting, archery, swimming, etc. —comprising both gear previously used by students and new items collected for this project. The equipment will be delivered to the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture and National Olympic Committees of each country via Zimbabwean diplomatic missions and international shipping. It will then be distributed to young athletes and youth active in organizations such as the Kirsty Coventry Academy in Zimbabwe, the Waitaka Taekwondo Club in Kenya, and the MTC Hopsol Youth Soccer League in Namibia.

Kim Jong-phil, Director General of Jeonbuk State’s 2036 Summer Olympics Bid Department, stated: “I hope the precious sports items that nurtured the dreams of our Jeonbuk students will serve as a new source of hope for African youth. Moving forward, we will continue to promote international exchange through sports, guided by the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) core values of inclusion and solidarity.” Im Young-gun, Director of Arts, Physical Ed & Health Division at the Jeonbuk State Office of Education, said, “It was a meaningful opportunity for our students to put into practice the spirit of sportsmanship through sharing and caring while developing a global perspective. We hope that the students’ small but heartfelt gesture will be warmly received by young people in Africa.”

Meanwhile, Jeonbuk State has been steadily expanding its international sports network by dispatching a Taekwondo demonstration team to the World Taekwondo U-21 Championship in Kenya, participating in the World Union of Olympic Cities General Assembly, and broadening sports exchanges with African nations. Starting with the “Sports Friendship Gift” pilot project, Jeonbuk State plans to consider expanding the countries and sports covered by the initiative, while also promoting the hosting of international sporting events and exchange programs inviting young athletes from overseas, with the goal of developing Jeonbuk into a specialized international sports city.

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