K-Desserts Such as Hotteok and Yakgwa to Be Showcased in Gyeongju During APEC Summit

The government is set to promote Korean street snacks such as hotteok and yakgwa, as well as traditional desserts, to delegations and officials attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on October 28 that, together with the Korean Food Promotion Institute and the Korea Food Research Institute, it will hold a special K-dessert and export halal food promotion event at the K-Food Station, located near the APEC Summit venue in Gyeongju, for four days from October 29 to November 1.

To begin with, the Ministry will prepare hotteok, a representative Korean street snack, on-site and serve it warm. It will also offer tastings of various traditional desserts, including yakgwa, which has recently gained popularity on social media, as well as soft and chewy steamed rice cake (jeungpyeon) and crispy yugwa. In particular, unique items such as ginseng jeonggwa, made with ginseng, will also be showcased to highlight the excellence of traditional Korean desserts.

In addition, more than 90 types of export halal-certified products from 13 companies, including ramen, kimchi, processed rice foods, and beverages, will be introduced. Some products, such as ramen and beverages, will be provided as giveaways on-site, offering participants from various countries the opportunity to experience export halal foods.

At this K-Food Station, food companies selected as official sponsors by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the APEC Summit Preparatory Planning Group will participate, presenting a wide range of Korean dishes such as ramen, tteokbokki, chicken, and beef bone soup (gomtang).

Minister Song Miryung of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs stated, "This APEC Summit is a golden opportunity to showcase Korea's culture and charm to the world. As K-Food has become a global trend, I hope this K-dessert and export halal food promotion event will provide summit participants with an unforgettable 'taste of Korea' and inspire continued interest in Korean cuisine and culture."

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