About Lee Kwan Young
Born 1946. Lee Kwan Young is a South Korean and French taekwondo athlete, instructor, coach and soldier.
Lee Kwan-young (; born April 19, 1946) is a South Korean former military officer and taekwondoin. Lee is a pioneering martial artist, considered to be the "father of taekwondo" in France. Lee first introduced Taekwondo to France in 1968. Honours
In 2019, the French Post Office created a stamp with his image to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the introduction of taekwondo in France.
On 23 November 2022, Lee was awarded to the rank of Ordre national du Mérite.
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Who is Lee Kwan Young?
South Korean taekwondo practitioner
When was Lee Kwan Young born?
Lee Kwan Young was born on 19 April 1946 in Seoul.
What is Lee Kwan Young's occupation?
Lee Kwan Young is a taekwondo athlete, instructor, coach and soldier.
What nationality is Lee Kwan Young?
Lee Kwan Young is South Korean and French.
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