World Taekwondo has signed an MoU with organisers of the Seoul ADEX Air Show ©World Taekwondo

A World Taekwondo demonstration team is set to perform at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) Air Show later this year after the governing body signed an agreement with organisers of the event.

World Taekwondo has penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seoul ADEX to help "showcase the sport to new audiences".

Taekwondo will be demonstrated by the team from the worldwide organisation at the Seoul Air Show on October 19.

The show at Seoul Air Base is due to run from October 19 to 24.

"We are delighted to sign this MoU with Seoul ADEX," said World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue.

World Taekwondo has penned the deal with Seoul ADEX to showcase the sport to new audiences ©World Taekwondo
World Taekwondo has penned the deal with Seoul ADEX to showcase the sport to new audiences ©World Taekwondo

"This collaborative partnership is an excellent opportunity to engage with new audiences and showcase taekwondo’s global appeal.

"Our demonstration team has performed at Olympic Games and major events all around the world. 

"Their performance at the Seoul ADEX Air Show will be another opportunity to demonstrate the joy of taekwondo and capture the imagination of global leaders."

The Seoul ADEX Air Show is South Korea's largest exhibition specialising in aerospace defence.

Defence Ministers from 48 countries, 430 companies from 31 countries and other high-level officials attended the 2019 edition of the event.