I know that for a short time in the 1980's the Kukkiwon actually gave out rank with the WTF's name on it (rather than the Kukkiwon itself). I'm one of the oddballs that has such a certificate from the WTF issued in 1985.
Why did the WTF issue the ranks? Why did they stop? What brought it about?
Why did the WTF issue the ranks? Why did they stop? What brought it about?