Below is information about what will be included in the trip to Korea in July, 2008.
If something other than what is listed is requested, there will be an additional charge if it is possible to accommodate.
Departing the US July 3, 2008 arriving into Seoul on July 4th.
Bus transportation to Jeonju
Accommodations at Jeonju University-Dormitory stay/bedding (Korean style)
3 meals a day at Jeonju University-Korean food/cafeteria style service
Admission to World Taekwondo Culture Expo
7-4-08 Registration & check in
7-5-08 Opening ceremony and welcoming party
7-6-08 Seminars, Trainings:
Breaking & Demo techniques, Competition Poomse seminar, Referee Seminar
Tour of Jeoliauk-do (Cultural Experience of Jeonju)
Traditional Korean Style House Village, National Jeonju Museum, Paper Museum
7-7-08 Seminars, Training:
Sparring clinic and training, rhythmic taekwondo forms seminar, self-defense seminar
Tour of Jeoliauk-do (Street to Hope to Walk)
HITE beer, Samangeum Sea Wall, Chesukgang, Precincts of Naejang temple, Deokjin Park
7-8-08 Competition (pooms, sparring, demonstration)
7-9-08 Competition (pooms, sparring and breaking)
7-10-08 Tour of World Taekwondo Park- Muju
7-11-08 departure from Seoul with arrival to US - same day.
This is an excellent price and gives our students, family and friends an opportunity to experience a true Korean event.
$1500-1600.00 per person
Passports are required (with an expiration date of January 2009 or later)
It is always important to express to our travelers the need to respect another countries traditions and lifestyle.
If there is a problem or an experience that needs to be addressed, please stress that they
speak to one of the Masters who will handle the situation.
It is not acceptable to complain or openly display disapproval or disrespect for our hosts and their efforts.
Our travelers need to be aware that if they want to reside in Western accommodations they will
be expected to pay for that, if it is available, as well as to bring money for Western food to purchase, souvenirs and any expenses not included.
The trip is dependant on, 50, minimum, travelers to take place. It will be on a first come basis.
Deposits and refunds will be available at the discretion of Grand Master Park, the Korea Taekwondo Association, Taekwondo Promotion Foundation,
Jeoliabuk-do, Jeonju-mi, and Muju-gun
Remember, sign up is limited.
There is also a trip to Brazil being planned. There is a competition involved and the destination is Rio. Visas are part of the necessary documents so be
sure to have your passport up to date (valid for at least 6 months past travel date) and ready to submit for additional forms.
This trip is tentatively set for March 12-19, 2008.
Thank you for supporting Tae Park Tae Kwon Do
Master Susan Lofquist |