Korea marks first Hansik Day, unveils vision for Korean cuisine
Korea held its first official ceremony for Hansik Day, a newly designated national commemorative day for Korean cuisine, in Seoul on Friday. At the event, officials outlined plans to turn the country’s food into a global cultural and industrial asset. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted the ceremony at the National Museum of Korea, a…
Korea marked its inaugural Hansik Day, a national observance dedicated to Korean cuisine, in Seoul on Friday. The event, co-hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was held at the National Museum of Korea on the day prior to Hansik Day, observed on October 24. The selection of this date reflects the number 10, symbolizing completion and harmony, coupled with the 24 solar terms that have historically guided Korean agriculture.
Approximately 300 individuals participated in the ceremony, comprising diplomats from 15 nations, representatives from the food industry, scholars, and certified food masters, individuals recognized by the government for upholding traditional culinary techniques.
Vice Agriculture Minister Kim Jong-gu unveiled four strategic directions for advancing Korean cuisine. The first and foremost emphasis lies in safeguarding fermented food staples such as kimchi and jang, core components of Korean gastronomy.
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