Food Week Korea opens in Seoul with focus on exports, food technology

What happened: Food Week Korea 2026 opened Wednesday at Coex in Seoul, running four days through Saturday, with organizers positioning the exhibition as a global business platform for Korean food exports. Key numbers: About 1,000 food companies and 252 international buyers; 1,800 booths; 46 countries; about 500 Why it matters: The expanded business program reflects a shift toward connecting Korean producers with overseas distributors and retailers, with buyers including Mercadona and Kobe Bussan. A vice minister pledged continued policy support to strengthen Korean food's global position.

Food Week Korea 2026 opened Wednesday at Coex in Seoul, running four days through Saturday, with organizers positioning the exhibition as a global business platform for Korean food exports.

The expanded business program reflects a shift toward connecting Korean producers with overseas distributors and retailers, with buyers including Mercadona and Kobe Bussan. A vice minister pledged continued policy support to strengthen Korean food's global position.