Asked in a 1960 paper

What year was the named Taekwondo officially Adopted____________________?

Correct answer: B. 1955

  • A. 1959
  • B. 1955
  • C. 1958
  • D. 1960

Explanation

The name Taekwondo was officially adopted in 1955 after discussions led by General Choi Hong Hi. Earlier Korean martial arts had been known by different names, including karate-derived terms.

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