Taeyeon Kim

    Hi, I’m Taeyeon. Nice to meet you!
    I’m a Korean native and have been professionally trained as a chef & instructor in Korean cuisine. But did you know, that has not always been the case? 

    As a true millennial, I had quite the quarter-life crisis myself too. During this quarter-life crisis, I decided to take a leap of faith from the corporate to the culinary world. Because cooking was where my heart was and I wanted to share my love for Korean food with you and the rest of the world!

    So I founded The Kimchi Institute (김치 한식문화 교육원), to bring together my family traditions and professional expertise in Korean cuisine. My specializations are Korean Royal Cuisine, Korean Temple Food, and Korean Tea Ceremonies.

    Throughout my career, I have been engaging in various of gastrodiplomacy initiatives, especially with Korean Food Promotion Institute for the global Hansik campaign. For my full professional resume, please check my LinkedIn page.

    After being awarded “Certified instructor of Korean Royal Court Cuisine” by Han Bok-ryeo, highest authority of Korean Royal Court cuisine
    Working at Korean Temple Food Center
    With my mentor, Jeongkwan-seunim(as seen on Netflix Chef’s Table), the master of Korean Temple Cuisine
    Working as Chef Instructor/Consultant for Korean Food Promotion Institute
    Annual making of Jang (Korean fermented sauces based on soybeans)

    So what are you waiting for? Join me on our incredible journey in Korean cuisine!

    2023


    <Korean Food Promotion Institute>
    – Korean Culinary Ambassador to Korean Embassy of the Czech Republic

    <The Netherlands>
    – Introduced Korean cuisine to the dutch audience in a collaboration with Jan Janszn. Weltevree Foundation

    <Hungary – Korean Cultural Center>
    – Korean fermentation workshop for chefs / food media
    – Kimchi Day events including Kimjang workshop for diplomats
    – Organization of Korean culinary events featuring Venerable Jeong Kwan, the world-renowned chef

    2022


    – Founded 「The Kimchi Institute」
    – Korean Food Promotion Institute: Korean Culinary Ambassador to Korean Cultural Centers in Budapest, Hungary & Brussels, Belgium
    – Showcased Korean cuisine on TV2 Hungary

    2019 – 2021


    – Korean Food Promotion Institute: Korean Culinary Ambassador to Rangsit University, Thailand
    – Korean Food Promotion Institute: Curriculum development for Overseas Korean Culinary Education
    – Korean Temple Food Center: Promotion of Korean Temple Food

    2017 – 2018


    – AT Kazakhstan: Collaboration with Daniya (@daniya_alt), a Food Influencer in Kazakhstan for Korean Food Promotion
    – Korean culinary workshops for various organizations and institutions: Democracy Prep Public School, ASEAN – Korea Centre, Cornell, 3M, Cisco, IKEA Korea, etc.
    – Menu consulting for restaurateurs from Australia, Philippines, and Russia