Master K.R.Ali as a Mayor of Harrogate representative in South Korea

 Taekwondo Master promotes Harrogate ‘Brand’ in Korea

Master Ali 6th Dan travelled to Seoul in Korea for the third year running to compete in the wold festival of Taekwondo.

Part of this trip is acting on behalf of the Mayor’s Office to cement relationships between the two nations and promote cultural exchange and highlight the benefits of Harrogate to those in South Korea.

Meeting with the Chairman of Seogang Collegue to promote Harrogate as a potential location for language exchange students, signing a sisterhood relationship, and himself being awarded an honorary professorship.

Master Ali is looking to try and establish Harrogate as the venue for the UK’s first Taekwondo Cup. A similar event as the Hangmadang competition which celebrates competitors from all ages and belts putting their techniques to the test in poomsae, single Kick and destruction events. Pictured here with Kukkiwon President Oh Hyung– Duk, leader of the world Taekwondo governing body, Master Ali was asking for Kukkiwon support to lend their backing to the event.

Master Ali also spent time with the Director General of the World Taekwondo Federation Professor Jin Bang Yang, again looking for support for the creation of the new competition within the UK.  WTF support would also add gravitas to the event.

Donning the crest of the Mayor’s office, Master Ali met with the Mayor of Incheon City, Cho Byung-Don, and exchanged certificates of understanding between Harrogate and Incheon.

Master Ali, also represented the Mayor in meetings with Councillor Gi-Rae Kim and as part of the cultural exchange, Councillor Kim and other council members will be coming to visit Harrogate on 21st October 2016