{
  "id": 19750024,
  "title": "Italian cuisine week returns to Korea with Michelin-starred chefs, temple food exchange",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/italian-cuisine-week-returns-to-korea-with-michelin-starred-chefs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T03:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20261113/italian-cuisine-week-returns-to-korea-with-michelin-starred-chefs-temple-food-exchange"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Italian cuisine will again take center stage in Korea this month as the nation celebrates its 11th annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. Organized by the Embassy of Italy in Seoul, the Italian Trade Agency, the Italian Cultural Institute, the Italian National Tourist Board, and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, the event runs from Monday to December 9th.\n\nThis year's edition carries special weight, as Italy's cuisine earned a place on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2025. The theme for the celebration is \"Italian cooking, UNESCO Heritage: territories and value chains of excellence.\"\n\nEvent organizer Emilia Gatto, Italy's Ambassador to Korea, emphasized that the week will showcase the unique aspects of Italian cuisine - the threads that connect each dish to its birthplace and the dedicated individuals who preserve its quality. The festivities will feature a wide range of activities including Michelin-starred dining experiences, a unique encounter between Italian monastic cuisine and Korean temple food, and an exploration of the rich cultural heritage behind Italy's culinary traditions.",
  "summary": "From Michelin-starred dining to an unexpected encounter between Italian monastic cuisine and Korean temple food, the flavors of Italy will come alive across Korea this month as the country celebrates the 11th annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. Hosted by the Embassy of Italy in Seoul, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the Italian Cultural Institute, the Italian National Tourist Board…",
  "key_points": [
    "11th annual Week of Italian Cuisine returns to Korea",
    "Michelin-starred chefs featured in festivities",
    "Temple food exchange highlights cultural exchange"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Leveraging its recent UNESCO designation, the festival uses high-profile culinary exchanges to transform Italian food from mere dining into a recognized pillar of global cultural heritage.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}