Choue was first elected in 2004 when he replaced the controversial Kim Un-Yong after he was arrested on embezzlement and bribery charges in South Korea, which ultimately led to him being expelled from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Under Choue, taekwondo has grown to become a more global sport, evidenced in the retention of its place among the Olympic core sports after Rio 2016 having initially been believed to have been under serious threat.
Electronic protective vests and socks for scoring, along with instant video replays, helping eliminate the judging controversies which had overshadowed the tournament at Beijing in 2008, are just some of the innovations that have been adopted under Choue's leadership.
The scoring system was also changed ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.
He also mentioned about his plans to create the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation, which will harness the power of Taekwondo to promote physical fitness, respect and understanding in refugee camps worldwide.
He told "Taekwondo will bring hope and joy to young people in refugee camps, keep them active and promote our global values."
