| 1980 Asian Taekwondo Championships | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Municipal Gymnasium |
| Location |  Taipei, Taiwan |
| Dates | 14–16 November 1980 |
| Champions | |
| Men |  South Korea |
The 1980 Asian Taekwondo Championships were the 4th edition of the Asian Taekwondo Championships, and were held in Taipei from 14 to 16 November, 1980. [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 9 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 | Republic of China | 1 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| 3 |  Jordan | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 4 |  Singapore | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 |  Guam | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 |  Hong Kong | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |  Brunei | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (7 entries) | 10 | 10 | 16 | 36 | |
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