1982 World Taekwondo Championships
| 1982 World Championships | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Coliseo Cerrado |
| Location |  Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Dates | 24–27 February |
| Champions | |
| Men |  South Korea |
The 1982 World Taekwondo Championships are the 5th edition of the World Taekwondo Championships, and were held in Guayaquil, Ecuador from February 24 to February 27, 1982. A total of 229 athletes from 35 nations took part in the championships.
Medal summary
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | Ecuador | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  West Germany | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 |  Mexico | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 |  Spain | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 6 |  United States | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 7 |  Chinese Taipei | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 8 |  Bahrain | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Egypt | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 10 |  Italy | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
 Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 12 |  France | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Great Britain | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (13 entries) | 10 | 10 | 20 | 40 | |