The National Museum of Korea and the Korean Food Promotion Institute signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to promote Korean cuisine domestically and internationally.
The signing ceremony took place at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan, Seoul. Agriculture Minister Song Mi-ryung attended the event and held discussions with the participants.
"This agreement marks a meaningful first step in creating new value by combining the museum's rich cultural heritage and stories with the attractive content of Korean food," said Yoo Hong-jun, director of the National Museum of Korea. "Through cooperation between the two institutions, we will do our best to help not only Korean citizens but people around the world experience the diverse charms of K-culture more deeply."
Under the agreement, the two institutions will jointly work to spread Korean cultural heritage and cuisine both at home and abroad, leveraging their expertise and resources.
The partnership covers multiple areas including joint planning and operation of events and promotional programs related to Korean cultural heritage and cuisine, exchange of industry trends and academic information, and joint development of educational programs such as workshops and seminars.
The institutions plan to collaborate on a special exhibition titled "Our Dining Table," opening July 1 at the museum's Special Exhibition Hall 2. The exhibition will combine tangible cultural heritage with intangible food culture to highlight the depth and appeal of Korean culture from multiple perspectives.
A Korean food conference and other promotional events are scheduled for October.
The Korean Food Promotion Institute operates under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Yoo Hong-jun serves as museum director, while Lee Gyu-min heads the institute.