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Boy band SF9 feature in a 'taekwonmu' (dance inspired by taekwondo) tutorial clip for this year's 'K-Community Challenge.' [MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM]

'K-Community Challenge' kicks off with foreigners invited to showcase Korean culture

The government's annual "K-Community Challenge" for foreigners kicked off Thursday, said the Culture Ministry on the same day.

2024.8.22

Korean government kicks off national food tourism brand

The Korean government launched a national food tourism brand in a bid to systemically promote regional gastro cultures abroad, the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism announced in a press release Wednesday.

2024.7.10

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Naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and banchan (side dishes) from the newly opened Korean restaurant, Na Oh, in Singapore's Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center. [YONHAP]

How often is Korean food eaten globally? 1.7 times a month on average, survey finds

People outside Korea consume Korean food 1.7 times a month on average, a Korean Food Promotion Institute (KFPI) survey revealed on Tuesday.

2024.6.25

Caviar on chicken at Coqodaq, New York City [COQODAQ]

'You can't get this in Korea': K-food finds a new, upscale identity in New York City

New York's Korean food offers a higher-status experience than the traditional food one might eat in Korea. With no obligation to cater to cultural ties or keep prices low, restaurants imbue their Korean offerings with upscale quality.

2024.5.30

Chef Cho Hee-sook, far left, leads the “Kimchi, Jang and Traditional Liquor: Fermentation of Hansik” workshop at the Korea House in Jung District, central Seoul, on Tuesday [KOREA FOOD PROMOTION INSTITUTE]

K-food workshop serves a taste of tradition to a global audience

The global interest in Korean cuisine continues to rise, as foreign journalists and chefs eagerly attend workshops as part of the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants event held for the the first time in Korea.

2024.3.27

The winners of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants awards pose for photos after the ceremony at Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on Tuesday. [ASIA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS]

Excellence on the menu at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Seoul

The awards ceremony on Tuesday night celebrated gastronomic excellence in Asia, with four Korean restaurants making the list and local chef Sung Anh claiming the Chef's Choice Award.

2024.3.27

Michelin Guide's international director Gwendal Poullennec, left, and the cover of The Michelin Guide Seoul and Busan 2024, which was released Thursday [MICHELIN GUIDE KOREA]

Busan off to 'good start' with first Michelin recommendations

Good food doesn’t just mean a full stomach — it's a lifestyle choice, according to Michelin Guide's international director Gwendal Poullennec. “And this lifestyle impacts beyond leisure, to business travel and talent attraction across industries.”

2024.2.25

Chefs who earned this year's Michelin Guide star status take a group photo after the 2024 Michelin Guide Seoul and Busan unveiling at Busan Signiel, on Thursday. [MICHELIN GUIDE KOREA]

Michelin Guide 2024 names 220 restaurants in Korea, from Seoul to Busan

The Michelin Guide revealed 220 restaurants in Seoul and Busan Thursday, with Mosu as the only three-star spot — though it's currently closed. Busan's culinary scene was also recognized, reinforcing the city's potential as a world-class tourism hub.

2024.2.22

The 2024 Michelin Guide is slated to unveil its select list of restaurants in Seoul and Busan on Feb. 22. [MICHELIN GUIDE]

Here's a sneak peek at 2024 Michelin Guide restaurants in Korea

The full list will be unveiled on Feb. 22. It will be the first by Michelin Guide to include restaurants in Busan, the second-largest city in Korea some 320 kilometers south of Seoul.

2023.12.29

Joo Ok's executive chef Shin Chang-ho poses for photos with the Korea JoongAng Daily at Joo Ok in Jung District, central Seoul. [PARK SANG-MOON]

[INTERVIEW] Joo Ok looks to bring next-level Korean cuisine to New York City

Korean fine dining restaurant Joo Ok is leaving its two Michelin stars and closing its venue in Seoul to open anew in New York City, aiming to bring along with it its interpretation of Korean cuisine. The restaurant will be located in Manhattan.

2023.12.21