Deputy Mayor Jok Seokhun of Mokpo Joins Relay Support for Namdo Gourmet Expo

Kim Daein, Deputy Governor of Shinan County, Nominated as the Next Participant

Joo Seokhoon, Deputy Mayor of Mokpo City, participated in the relay support campaign wishing for the successful hosting of the 2025 Namdo International Gourmet Industry Expo on the 16th. Photo by Mokpo City

Mokpo City in South Jeolla Province has joined the relay support campaign wishing for the successful hosting of the 2025 Namdo International Gourmet Industry Expo, aiming to spread nationwide enthusiasm for the event.

This campaign, which began with Kim Yung-rok, Governor of South Jeolla Province, involves prominent figures from various fields participating in succession and nominating the next participant. The purpose is to widely promote the expo’s vision-globalizing Namdo cuisine, fostering a sustainable industry, expanding exports of local food companies, and revitalizing global gourmet exchanges-while increasing public interest.

Jok Seokhun, Deputy Mayor of Mokpo City, who was nominated by Assemblyman Kim Won, participated in the campaign on the 16th. He stated, “This expo, which will showcase the rich ingredients and food culture of Namdo, is a valuable opportunity to develop Mokpo’s future food industry,” adding, “Mokpo City will do its utmost to ensure the event’s success.”

Deputy Mayor Jok designated Kim Daein, Deputy Governor of Shinan County, as the next participant, reaffirming the commitment to cooperation between local governments and the success of the expo.

The expo will be held from October 1 to 26 at the Mokpo Culture & Arts Center and surrounding areas. It is Korea’s first international gourmet-themed event, with food and restaurant industry professionals and tourists from more than 30 countries expected to participate.

Under the slogan “Taste Nature, Savor the Sea,” the expo will feature exhibitions of local agricultural and marine products, processed foods, live cooking shows by world-class chefs, academic forums on gourmet topics, and business consultation sessions. These integrated programs combine exhibitions, hands-on experiences, academic exchange, and tourism. Visitors will have the chance to enjoy signature Namdo dishes as well as cuisine from around the world, experiencing the value of Namdo gourmet culture from a global perspective.

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