| 1974 Asian Taekwondo Championships | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Kukkiwon |
| Location |  Seoul, South Korea |
| Dates | 18–20 October 1974 |
| Champions | |
| Men | South Korea |
The 1974 Asian Taekwondo Championships were the 1st edition of the Asian Taekwondo Championships, and were held in Seoul, South Korea from 18 to 20 October, 1974. [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 |  Republic of China | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 |  Khmer Republic | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Hong Kong | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
 Singapore | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 6 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 7 |  Japan | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 8 |  Malaysia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Philippines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (9 entries) | 8 | 8 | 16 | 32 | |
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