Korea serves up regional street food festivals for Taiwanese visitors
Korea’s regional street food celebrations are moving onto the international stage as tourism authorities lean into global cravings for authentic Korean cuisine. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Wednesday that it is joining forces with local governments in Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province to transform regional culinary gatherings into high-profile international travel attractions. The…
Korea's regional street food celebrations are branching out internationally as tourism officials capitalize on global interest in authentic Korean cuisine. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) announced on Wednesday that it will collaborate with local governments in Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province to turn these culinary gatherings into premier international travel destinations.
The partnership aims to attract tourists arriving via regional airports like Daegu International Airport and Gimhae International Airport in Busan, granting them easy access to the southeastern part of the country. The initial focus is on Taiwan, a significant source market with a deep appreciation for Korean food culture. The Taipei office of the tourism agency teamed up with local travel agencies in September to create tailored travel packages.
So far, the initiative has attracted 145 Taiwanese visitors who will explore the Daegu Tteokbokki Festival and the Gimcheon Kimbap Festival on October 23 and 24. These festivals feature a variety of bunsik, or quick and affordable Korean comfort foods, including spicy simmered rice cakes (tteok).
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