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I would like to restate what we have said here. Please add I did not get everything!
Major influence of TKD is Karate. Shotokan is probably the major one but other styles came into play.
That founders of the major kwans trained in Karate rising to different ranks. We believe based on Internet research that at least 2 achieved Dan rank under Funakoshi.
That TKD was established post WW2. I think that it is fair to say that it has also been influenced by Korean martial arts culture which predates the Japanese occupation. To what extent is debatable but to say that it had no influence would be unfair.
Can we all agree that this is some what accurate?
Generally speaking, what you've listed is fine. I'd put Shotokan as a major player but also add Shudokan and Shito Ryu to the list as far as GM Yoon is concerned.
It was called by various names in the mid-to-late 40's and early 50's. Kong Soo Do, Kwon Bup, Tang Soo Do etc. Pre-WWII Korean arts may have had an influence, but as you mention, it is debatable as to the extent. I would say that any influence it may have had in no way, shape or form gives credence to TKD being an 2000 year old indigenous KMA. That is marketing.