Taekwondo athletes from North and South Korea gave a joint performance on Saturday (February 10) at the Gangwon Career Education Institute in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The spectacular show was watched by former United Nations' secretary-general, South Korean Ban Ki-moon, who said that sport can help promote peace, reconciliation, friendship and harmony between South and North Korea. North Korean taekwondo athletes arrived in the South on Wednesday (February 7) for a nine-day trip after the

In South Korea, Taekwondo is more than a martial art, it’s a window into national identity. Join Professor Hannah Fry as she steps onto the mat and discovers the five tenets that power this iconic sport: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. Guided by a Taekwondo master, Hannah learns how these values shape every discipline, every bow, and every bold kick. In the ring and beyond, these lessons reveal the heart of Korean culture, where respect, courage, and resi