On March 31 (local time), member companies of Global K-Foodie (led by Director Na Deuk-gyun, Secretary General Kim Jeong-deok, Advisor Kim Cheol-ho, and Business Advisor Ko Young-ho) participated in the North America Korean Cuisine Globalization Association (President Moon Jun-ho) held in Las Vegas, USA, and conducted a franchise brand business presentation.

Korean brands that participated in this year’s business presentation included Hanok Village Bibimbap & Sotbap (CEO Kim Hyun-ki), Seonbi Kkomakimbap (CEO Park Young-bok), Sinuiju Glutinous Rice Sundae / Gukbap Artisan (CEO Jung Heung-soon), Fun Beer King (Chairman Kim Cheol-yoon), Mikado Sushi (CEO Ko Young-ho), and Youth Chicken Skewers (CEO Park Jin-wan). In addition, Global K-Foodie partner companies such as GD&Co (CEO Kim Sang-woo) and House Cook (CEO Shin Young-seok) also took part.

This presentation drew a noticeable increase in attendance from U.S.-based Korean restaurant operators and individuals preparing to enter the Korean food service business, signaling a promising future for Korean franchise brands in the American market.

Na Deuk-gyun, Head of Global K-Foodie, stated, “Following last year’s gatherings in Hawaii and New York, this third presentation strengthened credibility through collaboration with local councils leading the Korean food culture in the U.S.” He added, “It has been agreed that the next general assembly of the North America Korean Cuisine Globalization Association will be held in Seoul this October, jointly with the Global K-Foodie general meeting.”


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