President : KIM, Jung Haeng
Vice-President :
- LEE, Hak Lae
- PARK, Jung Kwang
- YOON, Yang Ha
- KIM, Jae Hyun
- LEE, Jong Se
- KIM, Jin Do
General Secretary : CHOI, Jong Sam
Secretary to the President : ANH, Hee Tae
Sports Director : CHANG, In Kwon
Refereeing Director : KANG, Hyung Won
Education Director : PARK, Soon Jin 

History of Judo in Korea

1. Origin There are two main theories concerning the origin of Korean Judo. One theory is that Judo was developed as part of Korean traditional martial arts, the other that it was introduced by the Japanese. Judo was introduced to Korea by Japan in 1907. As Judo began to attract the attention of policemen, government officials and various athletes in the 1920's, it also became a popular sport for the public. In the 1930s, Korean Judo athletes attended a Judo event hosted by Japan and finished with successful results, escalating the popularity of the sport in Korea.

2. Founding The Chosun Judo Association was created after the independence of Korea from Japanese Colonialism in October 1945. In 1950, the Chosun Judo Association merged with the Korean Yeonmookwan and changed its name to the Korean Judo Association.

3. Membership of the JUA and IJF In 1956, the Korea Judo Association joined the Judo Union of Asia during its year of inception. Also, in the same year, the Korea Judo Association became a member of the International Judo Federation.

Judo in Korea

1. The Structure of the Korea Judo Association

A. Congress
The Sovereign Authority of the Korean Judo Association consists of 15 Provincial Judo Associations, University Judo Association, and Junior & Senior High School Judo Association. Though the Ordinary Congress is held only once every year, an Extra-Ordinary Congress may be convened, depending on the degree of importance of a proposal. Each members' office term is for four years.

B. Directing Committee
The Directing Committee members are composed of 30 members including the President, Vice President and Commission members. The Directing Committee meetings are held at least 3 to 4 times a year. The subcommittee is composed of the Referee, Education and Sports Commissions.

C. General Secretariat
Consists of 7 staff members including the General Secretary.

1. Practicing Judo Members: 300,000
(the number of Dan holders is about 130,000)
Process for obtaining a higher Dan: Four times a year, Dan Examinations are held. Each contestant must pass both a Practical and Written Examination. Each year about 12,000 people pass the Dan Examination.

2. Judo Competitors:
There are about 4,135 active judo competitors (Men: 3,465, Women: 670) Elementary School Competitors (age 7-12): 334 Middle School Competitors (age 13-15): 1,547 High School Competitors (age 16-18): 1,632 University Competitors (age 19-22): 411 Open Competitors (age +22): 211

3. Status of Dojo
There are about 320 Private Dojos and 400 School-owned Dojos.

4. International Referees Status

Korean 16 Internatioanl - Referees
Name	Passed	Address	Dan
Hak Lae LEE	1976	34-805 Gaenari Apt. Yeoksam Dong, Kangnam - Gu, Seoul	8
Jong Dal KIM	1979	A-107 Enha Apt. Yeoido-Dong, Seoul	8
Sam Hyun CHUNG	1981	7-905 Lucky Apt. 707 Ohnchun-Do, Dongrae-ku, Pusan, 607-060	8
Young Hwan AHN	1983	A-407 Daewon Mansion Apt. 851-1, Bumchun Dong, Seoul, 614-929	7
Jung Haeng KIM	1986	6-903 Samhwan Apt., Garak-Dong, Song-Pa ku, Seoul 138-160	8
Eun Soo LEE	1986	208 Yoi-Heung Green Villa, 486 Suyu-Dong, Seoul 132-070	8
Dong Chul MA	1988	Dongsan Apt. 1008 Dongsan-Dong, Chungku, Daeku, 700-310	7
Yeong Min HWANG	1989	1812-202, 18 Danji Sanggae Joo Apt. 1-Dong, Nowonku, Seoul	7
Sang Chul KIM	1989	3-502 Jinjoo Apt. Shinchun-Dong, Kangnam-Ku, Seoul 134-240	7
Sun Ho LEE	1990	201-206 Samik Apt. 166 Song[a-D, Songpa-ku, Seoul 138-170	7
Soon Jin PARK	1991	Jukong Apt. 606-1402 Gaepo-Dong, Kangnam-ku, Seoul 135-240	7
Kyoo Soo KIM	1992	9-4, Ohkeum-Dong, Songpa-ku, Seoul 138-160	7
Chae ki CHO	1992	313-105 Samik Beach pt. Namchun Do, Man ku, Pusan	7
Hyung Man LEE	1993		7
Chong Sam CHOI	1994		7
Hui Hwan KIM	1998	Kyung-ki do, Yonginshi, Samkadong 117-6, Yongin University (tel : 334-30-2624)	6
Korean 8 Continental - Referees
Name	Passed	Address	Dan
Joon Cho YOO	1988		7
Young Duk LEE	1991		7
Sung Chul HAN	1992		7
Won Bae MOON	1992		7
Song Kun YOO	1992		6
Yuie Hwan KIM	1994		6
Yong Chul CHO	1995		5
Chang Ho KIM	1993		5

5. National Referees
Only the Korean Judo Association is qualified to issue "National A-class" Referee licenses to referees. Presidents of the 15 Provincial Judo Associations have the right to issue "National B-class" Referee licenses. Only those with an "National A-class" Referee license can serve as a referee in a national tournament. Furthermore, only an "National A-class" Referee can apply for an international referee position.

6. Referee or Coach Training Course
In order to improve the quality of Referees and Coaches, this Training Course is held once or twice every year. In addition, for those with a "National B-class" Referee license, an "National A-class" Referee Examination is held once every year

7. Domestic Competition
Every year, 10 to 14 national competitions are held, including the National Championship. Main events: National Judo Championships, National President's Cup Judo Championships, KJA President's Cup Tournament

8. Publications of the Korea Judo Association
In order to increase membership and advertise Judo, we publish "Judo" magazine four times each year. At each publication circulation is around 14,000.

9. Korean National Teams' Training Course
Two to three selected athletes by categories, are trained intensively at the Olympic Training Center for about 200 days each year.

Olympic and World Judo Championship list of Gold Medalists

Olympic Games Medals
1984	23rd	Los Angeles	Gold	Byeong Kun AHN	-71 Kg
			Gold	Hyung Ju HA	-95 Kg
1988	24th	Seoul	Gold	Jae Yup KIM	-60 Kg
			Gold	Kyung Kun LEE	-65 Kg
1992	25th	Barcelona	Gold	Mi Jung KIM	-72 Kg
1996	26th	Atlanta	Gold	Ki Young JEON	-86 kg
			Gold	Min Sun CHO	-66 kg
World Judo Championships Medals
1981	12th	Maastricht	Gold	Jong Hak PARK	-71 Kg
1985	14th	Seoul	Gold	Byeong Kun AHN	-71 Kg
			Gold	Yong Chul CHO	+95 Kg
1987	15th	Essen	Gold	Chae Yup KIM	-60 Kg
1989	16th	Beograd	Gold	Byeong Joo KIM	-78 Kg
1991	17th	Barcelona	Gold	Mi Jung KIM	-72 Kg
			Gold	Chi Yoon MOON	+72 Kg
1993	18th	Hamilton	Gold	Hoon CHUNG	-71 Kg
			Gold	Ki Young JEON	-78 Kg
			Gold	Min Sun CHO	-66 Kg
1995	19th	Makuhari	Gold	Ki Young JEON	-86 Kg
			Gold	Sung Sook CHUNG	-61 Kg
			Gold	Min Sun CHO	-66 Kg
1997	20th	Paris	Gold	Kee Young JEON	-86 Kg
			Gold	In Chul CHO	-78 Kg
			Gold	Hyuk KIM	-65 Kg

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Information
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