http://www.wtf.org/site/news/wtf.htm?realnum=237&mode=view
The World Taekwondo Federation will introduce an athlete ranking system as early as in 2009, after years of study.The WTF athlete world ranking system, which will be announced every three months, is aimed at making taekwondo competitions more exciting both to the public and the media. A quarter of the athletes participating in the WTF-promoted tournaments will be seeded for every category, according to the master plan of the WTF ranking system. If there are 24 athletes in a weight category, six will be seeded. The system, which will include informative statistics, may eventually serve as a platform for the creation of a professional taekwondo league, which will be beneficial for the WTF and the athletes in terms of marketing opportunities.Based on the WTF ranking system, the WTF plans to launch a tentatively named annual President Cup Invitational Tournament as early as in December next year. According to the proposal, top eight athletes in each category will be invited to the tournament.The system will be applied to the WTF-promoted and --sanctioned taekwondo championships on an individual basis.In principle, the points shall be awarded according to the following formula: A (Points received according to the rank at the WTF-promoted or sanctioned championships) X B (Grade of pertinent tournaments) = final points.According to the master plan for the WTF ranking system, the first-ranked athlete shall receive 10 points, while the second-placed athlete shall receive 60 percent of the points awarded to the first-ranked athlete, that means 6 points. The third-ranked athlete shall receive 60 percent of the points awarded to the second-ranked athlete, that means 3.6 points.The WTF will commission its Games Committee or a new Event Evaluation Committee to grade taekwondo tournaments. The WTF plans to report the detailed ranking system to the WTF Council in December this year on the occasion of the 3rd WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships to be held in Ankara, Turkey. The first-placed athlete at the Olympic taekwondo tournament, for example, will receive 100 points.Multi games and WTF-sanctioned tournaments shall be classified into AAA, AA and A classes by the Event Evaluation Committee. The Committee shall evaluate a tournament within one month after the completion of the pertinent event, taking into consideration the number of participants, technical level of athletes, the organizing committee’s abidance by the WTF Rules and so on.The awarded points shall be only valid for two full years and will be reviewed every three months. This process is continuous, that is new points awarded to an athlete will be subject to its own two-year cycle of point reviews every three months.During the two-year term, 25 percent of a particular set of awarded points shall be deducted every three months. After the completion of the eight quarterly reviews, that is two-year term, no points from this set shall remain. Based on this rolling point review process, the only remaining points shall be those awarded to the athlete in other competitions.National team ranking and junior ranking systems will be adopted after successful implementation of the WTF ranking system for individuals, while the by-law to the WTF ranking system will be developed soon to clarify the detailed matters, such as criteria of classes.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Head of Kukiwon, Um Woon Gyu, "Will retire this year"
Jun Chul Shin, Translation by: Richard Lee (2008/09/13)
http://www.mookas.us/media_view.asp?news_no=1395
On September 11, I met the head of Kukkiwon Um Woon Gyu at a restaurant. Compared to previous times, the President of Kukkiwon looked very peaceful. As soon as I mentioned, "You look good", he quickly responded, "I think it's because my mind is at ease". Last June, Um Woon Gyu submitted his letter of resignation. He revealed opinions that he was not able to express before. "I have been together with Kukkiwon from the beginning. I have more love for Kukikwon than anyone can imagine. Then why I have submitted the letter of resignation. I have participated in the picket rally in front of the church the Seoul Committee has attended for more than 30 years. As soon as this occurred, Kukkiwon told me there is no need for me to be humiliated and stay here at Kukkiwon. Kukkiwon asked me to resign." In President Um's opinion, Kukkiwon is not performing to its potential. He believes the solution depends on the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to change the law. "Many people believe instead of In Cheon Yoo, I should remain to finish the job, but in order for Kukkiwon to have a new beginning, I should take a step back. Kukkiwon and the government will work cooperatively and follow a capable leader". He added, "no matter what the situation, there is no way I will return to Kukkiwon". From the outside, many people are complaining about President Um's continuing work at Kukkiwon. He stated, "I believe I needed to finish what I have started so that once our president gets inducted, he will start on a clean slate. I am frustrated because they are complaining about the few times that I went in". Soon after, we dropped the serious subject and had conversations about past TKD stories, army stories, TKD society and TKD personnel experiences. It seemed as though everything we talked about will probably written into a book.Lastly, the resignation topic came up. President Um said, "I don't want to make a deal about it. I just want to be able to leave on a happy note". He added, "I want to retire within this year". After dinner, going our separate ways, I noticed he looked light at feet and peaceful. Unfortunately, the person to take his position will bare a heavy burden.
http://www.mookas.us/media_view.asp?news_no=1395
On September 11, I met the head of Kukkiwon Um Woon Gyu at a restaurant. Compared to previous times, the President of Kukkiwon looked very peaceful. As soon as I mentioned, "You look good", he quickly responded, "I think it's because my mind is at ease". Last June, Um Woon Gyu submitted his letter of resignation. He revealed opinions that he was not able to express before. "I have been together with Kukkiwon from the beginning. I have more love for Kukikwon than anyone can imagine. Then why I have submitted the letter of resignation. I have participated in the picket rally in front of the church the Seoul Committee has attended for more than 30 years. As soon as this occurred, Kukkiwon told me there is no need for me to be humiliated and stay here at Kukkiwon. Kukkiwon asked me to resign." In President Um's opinion, Kukkiwon is not performing to its potential. He believes the solution depends on the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to change the law. "Many people believe instead of In Cheon Yoo, I should remain to finish the job, but in order for Kukkiwon to have a new beginning, I should take a step back. Kukkiwon and the government will work cooperatively and follow a capable leader". He added, "no matter what the situation, there is no way I will return to Kukkiwon". From the outside, many people are complaining about President Um's continuing work at Kukkiwon. He stated, "I believe I needed to finish what I have started so that once our president gets inducted, he will start on a clean slate. I am frustrated because they are complaining about the few times that I went in". Soon after, we dropped the serious subject and had conversations about past TKD stories, army stories, TKD society and TKD personnel experiences. It seemed as though everything we talked about will probably written into a book.Lastly, the resignation topic came up. President Um said, "I don't want to make a deal about it. I just want to be able to leave on a happy note". He added, "I want to retire within this year". After dinner, going our separate ways, I noticed he looked light at feet and peaceful. Unfortunately, the person to take his position will bare a heavy burden.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Kukkiwon Tax Investigation
From http://mookas.us/media_view.asp?news_no=1396
Testing Fee Tax Investigation Expected to Impact Leaders
Kukiwon Taekwondo testing fees incur a 'Profitable Business' tax investigation which will determine the fate of Kukiwon. The investigation began last September 8. and will continue with strong investigations until the 25th. According to the internal Kukiwon report, the IRS will investigate for the reasons, "Under the National Tax Law, Kukiwon prevents 'value-added tax' for the purpose of being a nonprofit organization, but the revenue it benefits from the testing fees and other fees received from applicants categorize the organization as a Profit Business", the Korean IRS said. Kukiwon has submitted a petition to Seo Byeong Su, head of the tax investigation. In the petition, it is stated that Kukiwon meet the Korean Standard Industrial Classification, and also the IRS has no evidence for the charges, and lastly that Kukiwon is a public interest organization to serve public good.A key Kukiwon official said, "After this tax investigation, IRS will go after KTA and city associations...,if testing fees force Kukiwon to be a Profit Business, same can be said for KTA and others. This can lead to economic loss and impact even the students". He added, "IRS needs to recognize that testing fees does not void the fact that Kukiwon is a nonprofit organization, for the purposes of public interest IRS should acknowledge the necessity of testing fees for business purposes, also an authoritative interpretation of testing fees as business profits should be repealed. In addition, the unfair tax investigation of Kukiwon must stop immediately", he said.This investigation is being closely monitored by the masters. One Kukiwon official said, "if testing fees require taxes, this will directly impact the TKD community, but mainly the Masters who run the dojangs". Grandmaster Han who has ran his dojang for over 10 years commented, "with the struggling economy, parents are already complaining about the testing fee of $120 (1 dan). If we need to impose additional fees, how can we not complain". TKD testing is the only business purpose Kukiwon holds, and they provide the registration certificates which include: registration fee of $7.10 (1 dan), KTA referral fee of ($2.60). Other organizations charge $7.80 for testing fee, but you have to include gym fees and training fees.
Testing Fee Tax Investigation Expected to Impact Leaders
Kukiwon Taekwondo testing fees incur a 'Profitable Business' tax investigation which will determine the fate of Kukiwon. The investigation began last September 8. and will continue with strong investigations until the 25th. According to the internal Kukiwon report, the IRS will investigate for the reasons, "Under the National Tax Law, Kukiwon prevents 'value-added tax' for the purpose of being a nonprofit organization, but the revenue it benefits from the testing fees and other fees received from applicants categorize the organization as a Profit Business", the Korean IRS said. Kukiwon has submitted a petition to Seo Byeong Su, head of the tax investigation. In the petition, it is stated that Kukiwon meet the Korean Standard Industrial Classification, and also the IRS has no evidence for the charges, and lastly that Kukiwon is a public interest organization to serve public good.A key Kukiwon official said, "After this tax investigation, IRS will go after KTA and city associations...,if testing fees force Kukiwon to be a Profit Business, same can be said for KTA and others. This can lead to economic loss and impact even the students". He added, "IRS needs to recognize that testing fees does not void the fact that Kukiwon is a nonprofit organization, for the purposes of public interest IRS should acknowledge the necessity of testing fees for business purposes, also an authoritative interpretation of testing fees as business profits should be repealed. In addition, the unfair tax investigation of Kukiwon must stop immediately", he said.This investigation is being closely monitored by the masters. One Kukiwon official said, "if testing fees require taxes, this will directly impact the TKD community, but mainly the Masters who run the dojangs". Grandmaster Han who has ran his dojang for over 10 years commented, "with the struggling economy, parents are already complaining about the testing fee of $120 (1 dan). If we need to impose additional fees, how can we not complain". TKD testing is the only business purpose Kukiwon holds, and they provide the registration certificates which include: registration fee of $7.10 (1 dan), KTA referral fee of ($2.60). Other organizations charge $7.80 for testing fee, but you have to include gym fees and training fees.
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