Letter from WTF Secretary General

Ref. No. 2004/024
January 13, 2004

To: Presidents
Member National Associations

Dear Sir/Madam,

As you may already know, Dr. Un Yong Kim expressed his intention to
resign from the presidency of the WTF Friday (Jan. 9) in connection
with prosecution investigation into his alleged corruption charges.

In connection with the regrettable situation, I would like to inform
you of the fact that the WTF secretariat is being operated normally
and there is no problem in dealing with day-to-day affairs. The
preparations for the Athens Olympic Taekwondo games are also well on
the way.

On the heel of the successful conclusion of the World Qualification
Tournament in Paris last month, the preparation for the regional
qualification tournaments are being made smoothly and they will take
place as scheduled.

All member nations are hoped to firmly unite to support the WTF to
help it overcome any difficulties that may lie ahead in the days to
come.

Sincerely,

Kum Hong Lee
Secretary General
WTF