Mr Putin thanked Dr Choue for the honorary award and for his contribution to promoting taekwondo around the world.
The President also told him about the World Combat Games, which took place recently in St Petersburg.
See also
Greetings to participants and guests of the World Combat Games 2013
October 18, 2013
Meeting with medal winners at the 2nd World Combat Games
October 31, 2013
Additional
All news about the official visit to Korea
November 13, 2013