(Fort Lee, NJ) - Walkerhill Worldwide Travel in cooperation with the KNTO released their new ten day Taekwondo Tour program in response to the rising popularity of Taekwondo in the U.S. and around the world.

For the Taekwondo practitioner the tour offers the opportunity of a lifetime to experience Taekwondo and the traditional cultures of Korea, Birthplace of Taekwondo, with a choice of four package options. The addition of the Naksana Temple Stay option provides the ultimate experience of peace and tranquility in a traditional temple setting.

Korea’s national sport debuted in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games on a temporary basis and the 2004 Athens Olympic Games will see Korea's native fighting sport Taekwondo as an official event.

Current estimates suggest Taekwondo has 50 million practitioners in about 160 countries. With Korea's National Taekwondo Team currently on a worldwide promotional tour the popularity of Taekwondo is expected to increase for Korea’s age-old martial art.

For more information, please contact Walkerhill Worldwide Travel toll free at (800) 448-4296, fax (212) 221-0277 , E-mail: walkerhillny@hotmail.com or contact the KNTO at 800/TOUR-KOREA.