[RealFood=Reporter Yook Seong-yeon] The Korean Food Promotion Institute announced on May 8 that it will participate in the 2026 Byeolhana Festival and run a promotional booth showcasing its K-Gastronomy Belt initiative.Hosted by Dining Brands Group, the ESG-focused cultural festival takes place May 9 at Nanji Hangang Park in Seoul. The institute plans to spotlight the Chicken & Poultry Cuisine Belt, a new component of the K-Gastronomy Belt project, for the public.
At the promotional booth, visitors can review the year-by-year development plan for the K-Gastronomy Belt and explore previously identified items such as traditional sauces, kimchi, artisanal liquors, and ginseng-related content, along with details about the Chicken & Poultry Cuisine Belt.
Interactive attractions include a quiz roulette about the K-Gastronomy and Chicken & Poultry belts, a topic survey for attendees, and a four-shot photo booth where visitors can capture festival moments.
An institute spokesperson said the festival presents a prime opportunity to draw attention to the new K-Gastronomy Belt initiative.
