{
  "id": 12561639,
  "title": "Korea launches inaugural 'Korean Food Day' with 3-day festival in Seoul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/korea-launches-inaugural-korean-food-day-with-3-day-festival-in-seoul-12561639",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T06:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20261007/korea-launches-inaugural-korean-food-day-with-3-day-festival-in-seoul"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korea inaugurates its inaugural Korean Food Day with a three-day festival in Seoul, celebrating the country's culinary heritage. The HANSIK FESTA, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, takes place at the National Museum of Korea from October 23 to 25. The festival features a series of events, including a ceremony and a conference exploring the future of Korean cuisine. Renowned chefs such as Ok Dong-sik, Son Jong-won, Lee Wook-jung, Park Hyun-young, and Kim Sook-jin will share their insights on the global reach of Korean food and its cultural significance. Cooking demonstrations by master chefs and food creators will showcase the diverse flavors and techniques that have propelled Korean cuisine onto the international stage.",
  "summary": "Korean food will take center stage at National Museum of Korea later this month as Korea marks its first legally designated Korean Food Day with a three-day festival featuring chefs, food creators and industry experts. HANSIK FESTA will run Oct. 23-25 at the museum’s auditorium and Mirror Pond area, with events organized by Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Ministry of Foreign…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korea launches inaugural 'Korean Food Day' with 3-day festival in Seoul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/korea-launches-inaugural-korean-food-day-with-3-day-festival-in-seoul",
        "published": "2026-10-07T05:57:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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