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Fri Jun 19

🍜 Food Jun 19

Korean Ice Cream Now a Global Export Hit

Korean ice cream exports just crossed $100 million for the first time, with frozen treats becoming the latest K-food success story. Binggrae's Melona bars and Samanco fish-shaped ice creams are leading the charge, especially in the US where they command about 70% of the Korean ice cream market. The US remains the biggest buyer, followed by China, Canada, and Southeast Asian countries.

Melona captures estimated 70 percent of Korean ice cream market in US

💡 If you're craving familiar Korean snacks abroad or curious about Korea's booming food exports, ice cream is now a major player—and you'll spot these brands in more countries than ever.

Thu Jun 18

🍜 Food Jun 18

Learn to Cook BHC Chicken at Free Cooking Class for Foreigners

Seoul's Gangdong Foreign Resident Center is hosting a free cooking class with BHC, Korea's massive chicken chain, on June 29. You'll learn to make their famous Purinkle chicken (sweet and salty) in a three-hour hands-on session at their Hanam academy. It's open to all foreign residents and kids, though instructions are in Korean—spots are limited to 25 people.

BHC operates over 2,000 stores nationwide across Korea

💡 Great way to learn authentic Korean cooking, connect with other expats, and understand why Koreans love fried chicken so much.

Wed Jun 17

🍜 Food Jun 17

Jeju Stars in New Japanese TV Show to Boost Tourism

A new travel program featuring popular Japanese actor Yutaka Matsushige aired in Japan today, showcasing Jeju Island's food, nature, and experiences. The hour-long special was jointly produced by Jeju tourism officials and a major Japanese broadcaster, filmed across the island in late April. It's part of a bigger push to attract more Japanese visitors to Korea's favorite island destination.

Actor from The Solitary Gourmet leads viewers through Jeju food and nature experiences

💡 If you're planning a trip to Jeju or live there, this show might explain the sudden surge of Japanese tourists arriving, and it highlights the island's best culinary and natural spots worth checking out yourself.

Sun Jun 14

🍜 Food Jun 14

Korea's Biggest Burger Week: 45 Restaurants, 25% Discounts

American Burger Week 2026 is now running through June 21 with 45 Korean restaurants serving US beef burgers at discounted prices. Participating spots offer 20% off, plus an extra 5% through delivery app Yogiyo, totaling 25% savings. The event, in its 10th year since 2017, features award-winning burger joints and newcomers alike.

45 brands nationwide participating in Korea's biggest burger celebration yet

💡 If you love burgers or want to try Korea's growing craft burger scene at the best prices of the year, this is the week to eat out.

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