The inaugural World Taekwondo Culture Expo has opened in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province.

Some three thousand people including residents of the provincial capital and Taekwondo players from all over the world attended the opening ceremony on Monday.

The day's events also included the adoption of a declaration for the successful construction of Taekwondo Park in the resort town of Muju.

During the five-day event, Taekwondo competitions and seminars will take place in Jeonju and Muju along with various programs for visitors including trips to the theme park.

Some 15-hundred athletes and staff from 41 countries including the United States, Germany, Russia, Japan and Australia took part in this year’s competition.