Challenging the World is an autobiography by Un-yong Kim, former vice president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), focusing on his own career. Kim, founder of the World Taekwondo Federation, writes about how he developed taekwondo into a popular global sport and shares stories of global sports diplomacy. Providing readers with a glimpse into his professional life, he recounts his experiences not only for those in the sports world today but for younger generations as well.

Introduction
Foreword
Prologue
CHAPTER 1 As the president of the Korea Sports Council (KSC) and the Korean Olympic Committee (KOC)
Chapter 2 Racial barriers at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) election in Moscow
Chapter 3 The 2000 Sydney Olympics: An emotional appeal for peace and reunification
Chapter 4 Taekwondo: An ancient Korean martial art
CHAPTER 5 Korean sports launch into the world
CHAPTER 6 Dream of becoming a global leader
Chapter 7 Unforgettable people
Chronology
Publications
References
Index of Names