The Strategic Plan for Global Expansion of K-Food Exports

Sejong, 27 February 2026 — On 23 December 2025, the Government of the Republic of Korea announced the Strategic Plan for Global Expansion of K-Food Exports. As of the end of November 2025, the cumulative value of K-Food exports reached a record high of USD 12.34 billion. The key drivers of the export growth have been identified as the traditional healthy image and taste of K-Food, convenient and trendy food products reflecting modern lifestyles, and the global popularity of Korean culture.

With the vision of fostering K-Food into a strategic industry leading the global market, the Government set a target of USD 21 billion in K-Food exports by 2030. This ambitious target represents more than twice the export increase recorded over the past five years (USD 3.6 billion). To achieve this, the Government will actively implement five key strategies.

Strategy 1. Discovering and Nurturing Globally Competitive Products

Strategy 2. One-Stop Resolution of Export Difficulties

Strategy 3. Convergence with the K-Initiative

Strategy 4. Digital and Technological Innovation

Strategy 5. Expansion into Promising Markets such as the Middle East

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