Introduction of Business Areas
Creation of foundation for Hansik (Korean food)’s advancement
Research/surveys on Hansik industry
Creation of Hansik database
Academic research
Consolidation of overseas Korean restaurant associations
surveys and foundational research on Hansik industry/consumers conducted
in Korea and/or other countries (e.g. status survey on Hansik industry in Korea,
status survey on overseas Korean restaurants, survey of foreign consumers of Hansik)
development of content on local foods (e.g. oral testimony, physical materials)
for the preservation and continuation of Korean foods in danger of disappearing
contribution to the advancement of the Hansik industry and boosting of interest in
Hansik through seminars on Hansik/culinary culture
provision of support for overseas Korean restaurants to make them more
competitive and streamline their operations (e.g. operational consultation
for association members, group purchasing of Korean-grown ingredients)
Revitalization of K-gastronomy boom
Promotional activity on Hansik content
Online/offline PR
International gastronomy events
Hansik Conference
PR in conjunction with major international events
press releases, social media accounts, and online magazine, Hansik Magazine
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, workshops, and events for the public
held in conjunction with a workshop, with global food and beverage experts invited
promotion of Hansik alongside large events (e.g. Osaka expos)
Excellent Korean Restaurant designation
Excellent Korean Restaurant designation
designation based on Korean Food Promotion Act to improve the quality of Hansik and protect the rights of consumers
International Korean cooking contests
International Korean cooking contests
hosted or supported in conjunction with overseas diplomatic missions for foreigners
Operation of interactive Hansik programs
Hansik Learning Center Cooking Class
Hansik Library Cultural Program
Hansik Gallery and docent program
held year-round online and/or offline for Koreans and foreigners
humanities programs for adults and children’s programs conducted on
current topics in Hansik
permanent/special exhibitions on Hansik and related areas held in partnership
with local governments, with docents trained to provide guided tours
Education and training
Designation of training institutions
Training of young chefs
Hansik Academy
Compilation of Hansik resources
designation of and provision of support for organizations capable of operating
Hansik curricula (e.g. Korean universities, private academies, lifelong learning centers)
provision of support for 1) higher-learning institutions to develop Hansik curricula
and 2) designation and training of and provision of internships for young chefs
launch of diverse curricula on Hansik in Korea and other countries, cultivation of
learners’ capabilities, and preparation of foundation for information exchanges
among learners/graduates
designation of 10 key items of Hansik and compilation of resources/development
to create an archive
Creation of K-Gastronomy Belts
Creation of K-Gastronomy Belts
creation of “K-Gastronomy belts” by identifying tourism-conducive foodie cultures
in Korea and attracting foreign tourists with high-quality tourism products and provision
of support for creating local jobs and revitalizing Korean food exports
Creation of Local Food Promotion Center
Local Food Promotion Center
to serve as a foundation for all efforts to cultivate local food-related industries
(e.g. preservation) and research on Hansik prototypes