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Korean Men See Writing on the Wall, Embrace Cooking

Korean Men See Writing on the Wall, Embrace Cooking

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The recent popularity of TV programs highlighting culinary arts and restaurants is driving more men to take cooking classes.  According to local private cooking academies, an increasing number of men have been signing up for classes recently, with reasons ranging from acquiring cooking certificates to simply wanting to be [...]

Restaurants Boost Department Store Sales

Restaurants Boost Department Store Sales

SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Cooking is big in Korea. There are currently more than a dozen cooking shows on Korean television, featuring variety of cuisines, restaurants, and famous chefs, and department stores are benefitting from this food-frenzy phenomenon.  Major department stores like Shinsegae are hosting well-known restaurant franchises at their outlets, attracting consumers [...]

Jeollabuk-do to Host the ‘K-Food World Festival’

Jeollabuk-do to Host the ‘K-Food World Festival’

Jeonju, Korea, August 01 (Korea Bizwire) – Jeollabuk-do will be hosting the ‘K-Food World Festival’ at Ilwon from August 12th to 17th. The international Korean food competition was planned in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and will be held in Jeollabuk-do, the mecca of Korean food. 10 contestants from around the world will be invited to [...]