| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's taekwondo | ||
Representing  South Korea | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 2000 Sydney | +80 kg |
| World Championships | ||
 | 2001 Jeju | Middleweight |
| 1997 Hong Kong | Welterweight |
| Asian Games | ||
| 2002 Busan | Middleweight |
| Asian Championships | ||
| 1996 Melbourne | Welterweight |
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