Korean Festival in LA: Food Products from 26 Jeonnam Export Companies Gain Popularity

Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok Participates in Opening Ceremony

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Twenty-six export companies from Jeonnam are participating in the LA Korean Festival, the world's largest Korean festival, gaining popularity not only among local Korean residents but also among Americans.

Governor Kim Young-rok attended the LA Korean Festival to offer support and encouragement.

According to Jeonnam Province on the 23rd, the LA Korean Festival runs for four days from the evening opening ceremony on the 22nd (local time) until the 25th.

The event features the Korean Agricultural and Marine Food Expo, Korean cultural experiences and Taekwondo demonstrations, K-POP performances, and a car parade, serving as a venue for the exchange of Korean games, culture, food, and cultural content. It is the world's largest Korean festival, attracting over 400,000 participants, including Korean Americans and local residents.

Under the theme "Recovery and Harmony through the Power of Hallyu," the festival's opening ceremony, resumed after three years due to COVID-19, was energized by the attendance of Korean-American politician Steven Choi, California State Assembly member, and former baseball player Park Chan-ho.

The province is showcasing Jeolla-do cuisine, known as the home of Korean food, through 26 participating companies including traditional food exporters such as jang (fermented sauces), hangwa (traditional Korean sweets), seaweed, and processed seafood products, drawing great popularity.

An official from the LA Korean Festival Foundation said, "The Agricultural and Marine Food Expo, which allows direct transactions of Korean agricultural and marine products with local consumers, is the most popular sector among Korean residents near LA," adding, "It will greatly contribute not only to promoting Korean food but also to pioneering new sales channels in the U.S."

Governor Kim said, "We will do our best to produce wholesome food and deliver authentic Korean food that overseas Koreans and the world can trust and enjoy," adding, "Through the Amazon Jeonnam Brand Pavilion and Namdo Jangteo US, the first of its kind established in the U.S., we will establish an online and offline distribution system to purchase the best Jeolla-do food throughout the United States."

He continued, "From this year through next year is the Year of Visiting Jeollanam-do, so please make sure to visit," emphasizing the friendship between Korea and the U.S. by shouting "We Go Together."

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