noun
Kukkiwon; World Taekwondo Headquarters
Proper noun referring to the World Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. Used in official contexts and martial arts discussions.
国技院はテコンドーの世界本部です。
The Kukkiwon is the world headquarters of Taekwondo.
彼は国技院で段位を取得した。
He earned his black belt at the Kukkiwon.
From Korean 국기원 (Kukkiwon), literally 'national technique institute'. The Japanese reading is on'yomi of the corresponding kanji.