Jeollanam-do and ASEAN-Korea Centre Expand Cooperation for Successful Hosting of Namdo International Gourmet Industry Expo

Official Participation of All 10 ASEAN Member States... First Resumption Since COVID-19
Active Exchange Expected in Tourism, Trade, Investment, and Culture

Governor Kim Youngrok of Jeonnam Province and Kim Jaesin, Secretary General of the Korea-ASEAN Center, shake hands after signing a business agreement at the provincial office on the 4th to successfully host the 2025 Namdo International Gourmet Industry Expo. Provided by Jeonnam Province

Jeollanam-do and the ASEAN-Korea Centre have joined forces to ensure the successful hosting of the 2025 Namdo International Gourmet Industry Expo, which will be held in Mokpo this October.

On August 4, Jeollanam-do announced that Governor Kim Yungrok and ASEAN-Korea Centre Secretary General Kim Jaeshin signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in the governor's reception room to promote the success of the Namdo International Gourmet Industry Expo and enhance regional exchanges.

With all 10 ASEAN member states officially confirming their participation in the expo, the two parties discussed ways to expand tourism, trade, investment, and cultural exchanges with the ASEAN region moving forward.

The two organizations agreed to work closely in various fields, including establishing a cooperative network for joint collaboration and exchange activation for the 2025 Namdo International Gourmet Industry Expo, as well as supporting programs to enhance mutual cultural understanding.

The ASEAN-Korea Centre is an international organization that serves as a bridge to promote mutual understanding and practical cooperation between Korea and the 10 ASEAN countries. It has organized a variety of events in the culture and tourism sectors, such as the ASEAN Culinary Festival and the operation of pavilions.

This year, the ASEAN Pavilion, featuring participation from all ASEAN member states, will be held at the expo venue. In particular, this year's ASEAN Pavilion is significant as it marks the first resumption of food-related events in Jeollanam-do since they were suspended due to COVID-19.

Governor Kim Yungrok stated, "It is meaningful to sign an MOU with the ASEAN-Korea Centre on the occasion of the Namdo International Gourmet Industry Expo," and added, "Through this agreement, I hope that exchanges between Jeollanam-do and the ASEAN region will become even more active not only in the field of gourmet cuisine but also in various other sectors."

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