What is the difference between taekwondo in the USA and in South Korea?

I too have seen an amazing demo by the KNTT, and it was, like I said, amazing. I think what sets them apart from the rest of the world, especially the US, is that Taekwondo is part of their culture, it's in their roots and traditions. USA really has no martial traditions, and that is why, I think, there aren't the great artists out there that you would get in Asian countries, or other respective traditional countries. Good luck in Seoul, and getting that black belt.^.^

My son's coach told me that Korean seldom use punches in sparring. They concentrate on power kicks. While American Taekwondo used both punch and kick.

as far as i've known, taekwondois not just a martial art in korea but some sort a way of life. many koreans are spending almost their entire life on the discipline. in school, taekwondo is a part of the curriculum. and i guess, they really have a strong sense of patriotism, no wonder why even until now, many koreans dominate taekwondo. though, many tkd jins from other countries have the drive and determination to win and succeed, that's why right now, other nationalities win tkd tournaments. steven lopez of USA is one