Won Kuk Lee
(1907-2003)
South Korean martial artist
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Won Kuk Lee (Korean: 이원국, Hanja: 李元國) (April 13, 1907 – February 2, 2003) was a South Korean martial artist, who founded Chung Do Kwan. He introduced karate to Korea in 1944, creating his own style known as Tang Soo Do Chung Do Kwan style, which became Taekwondo as of 1955; instilling a profound influence in this martial art through teaching future masters and authoring the book “Tae Kwon Do handbook“ in 1968.
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13 April 1907 Seoul, South Korea
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2 February 2003 (aged 95) Arlington County, Virginia, U.S.
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