Teaming up with the Korea Tourism Organization, the Korean Cultural Centre Australia invites you for a special night to embark on a culinary journey through Korea’s gastronomic heartland.

This event will take you through Korea’s Jeolla region — renowned for its rich flavours and food-focused hospitality. Jeolla Province, known as the heartland of Korean cuisine, offers some of the nation’s most iconic dishes. Discover why Jeolla stands out as a compelling destination for culinary tourism, bringing together regional tastes, cultural stories, and travel inspiration in one delicious event.

Join us for an immersive experience featuring insights into Korea’s culinary geography, engaging conversations with culture and travel experts, and a live cooking demonstration!

TIME & DATE:

[Day 1] Invitation-Only Session for the South Korea Travel Specialists Group: 6 PM – 7.30 PM (AEST), Thursday, July 24, 2025

[Day 2] Public program (booking essential): 6 PM – 7.30 PM (AEST), Friday, July 25, 2025

VENUE: Korean Cultural Centre Australia (Ground Floor, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney)

PROGRAM:

🍲 Presentation: Discover why Jeolla stands out as a compelling destination for culinary tourism

Dive into the rich and diverse flavours of Korea’s Jeolla region, renowned as the gastronomic heartland of Korea. Led by Kellie Goggins, the Marketing Manager at the Korea Tourism Organization Sydney Office, this session will draw from her recent experience leading a FAM (Familiarisation) tour through the region. Kellie will provide detailed insights into Jeolla’s food culture and explain why it stands out as a compelling destination for culinary tourism.

🎤 Food Talk: Flavours that Tell a Story

Join a lively talk with Korean-Australian Chef Heather Jeong and Sunmin Yoon, the Director at the Korean Cultural Centre Australia, moderated by Kellie Goggins, the Marketing Manager at the Korea Tourism Organization Sydney Office. They’ll share personal stories and insights into how Jeolla’s food traditions shape meaningful travel experiences, exploring questions like:

— Why is Jeolla considered Korea’s “foodie capital” and what sets it apart?

— What are some must-try dishes from Jeolla?

— For someone visiting Jeolla for the first time, what’s one essential food experience or dish to recommend?

👩‍🍳 Live Cooking Demonstration
Experience a live cooking demonstration inspired by Jeolla Province. You’ll get to sample the delicious dishes prepared on-site!

Note: While information about the tasting will be provided on-site, participants are responsible for checking it in and managing any food allergies accordingly.

HOW TO JOIN:

[Day 1] Invitation-Only Session for the South Korea Travel Specialists Group: 6 PM – 7.30 PM (AEST), Thursday, July 24, 2025

This is a closed, invitation-only event for travel agents and industry who are members of the South Korea Travel Specialists (SKTS) Group. If you are in industry and would like to attend, please click HERE to join the SKTS Facebook page to register.

* Please note that the contents of the presentation may differ from the public program.

** The South Korea Travel Specialists (SKTS) Group is managed by the Korea Tourism Organization Sydney Office, if you have any enquiries, please contact via email(sydney@visitkorea.org.au).

[Day 2] Public program (booking essential): 6 PM – 7.30 PM (AEST), Friday, July 25, 2025

There are limited spots available. If you would like to be one of the lucky participants, click HERE to apply. Applicants will be contacted about the results via email.

* Please note that participants are selected to ensure a diverse audience and promote Korean cultural experiences more broadly. If your application is successful but you are unable to attend, please notify us at food@koreanculture.org.au at least 48 hours in advance, so others on the waiting list may join. Failure to notify us may affect your eligibility for future events.

** By joining this event, you agree to being filmed or photographed, which may be used for promotional purposes.

ENQUIRIES: food@koreanculture.org.au

This event is presented in partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization.