Korea National Sport University Awards Honorary Doctorate to Former Lawmaker Lee Dong-seop

Ahn Yong-gyu, President of Korea National Sport University (left), is awarding an honorary doctorate to former lawmaker Lee Dong-seop (center). On the right is Oh Jae-geun, Dean of Graduate School. (Provided by Korea National Sport University)

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Korea National Sport University announced on the 13th that it awarded an honorary doctorate degree to former National Assembly member Lee Dong-seop on the 12th.

Former Assemblyman Lee Dong-seop was the principal proposer of the 'Taekwondo National Flag Designation Act' and the 'Taekwondo Master Designation Act,' which were passed in the plenary session of the National Assembly, contributing to the development of Taekwondo in Korea. He also proposed bills in the sports sector, such as amendments to the National Sports Promotion Act banning concurrent holding of sports organization leadership positions, thereby expanding and strengthening sports budgets and support. In the field of sports diplomacy, he achieved results such as maintaining Taekwondo as an official Olympic sport through meetings with Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). He also established a Taekwondo training center within the National Assembly building and founded the National Assembly Taekwondo Federation.

Former Assemblyman Lee said, "I am proud to receive an honorary doctorate from Korea National Sport University," and added, "I will do my utmost to contribute to the development of Korea National Sport University."

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