Taeyeon has been honored with a Commendation from the Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, recognizing her significant contributions to the promotion and preservation of Korean cuisine and fermentation traditions. This prestigious acknowledgment highlights her dedication to making Korean food culture accessible and appreciated by audiences around the world. Read more…
Taeyeon had an interview with Arirang Radio “Korea Now”. Arirang Radio is an English-language South Korean television network based in Seoul and aimed at an overseas audience. It is operated by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation and is financially supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. “Korea Now” is a radio Read more…
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve embarked on a meaningful project that brings together two distinct yet surprisingly complementary cultures—Korea and Hungary—through the worlds of food and wine. My new book, Seoul Budapest: Briding Cultures Through Flavours, is now complete, and it marks an exciting chapter in my journey as Read more…
This year, Mokkoji Korea (모꼬지 대한민국)—the largest Korean cultural festival in the world, arrived in Budapest, drawing over 12,000 visitors. Mokkoji Korea celebrates the vibrant cultural icons and lifestyle of Korea—from K-pop and K-food to K-beauty and global Korean enterprises. In collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center in Hungary, we Read more…
Taeyeon had an interview with Dining Guide which has been published online. Dining Guide is the trendy high-end food magazine in Hungary. During the interview, Taeyeon talked about kimchi, the past, present and the future, but also her mission through The Kimchi Institute, as well as Korean cooking and about Read more…
On September 7th, we showcased Korean cuisine at the 2024 Korean Culture Festival, held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The Korean Culture Festival is an annual event promoting Korean culture, organized and hosted by the Korean Embassy in The Netherlands. This year, the event attracted over 2,000 participants. During the main Read more…
Taeyeon had an interview with Nők Lapja which was published nationwide in Hungary. Nők Lapja is the leading women’s magazine in Hungary, with more than 50 years of history. During the interview, Taeyeon talked about characteristics and similarities between Korean and Hungarian cuisine & the recent event at Gourmet Festival Read more…
On May 25th, we have showcased Korean cuisine at Gourmet Festival 2024 in Hungary. Gourmet Festival is one of major culinary events in central Europe, attracting more than 15,000 people. The main stage event by Taeyeon was the first event to be sold out due to high demand. The main Read more…
Taeyeon had an interview with HírTV broadcasted nationwide in Hungary. HírTV is a television news channel in Hungary. HírTV covered KoreaON 2024, annual Korean cultural festival in Hungary hosted by Korean Cultural Center of Hungary and HanYou Foundation. During the interview, Taeyeon talked about similarities between Korean and Hungarian cuisine Read more…
On 18-19 May, we have showcased Korean cuisine on stage during KoreaON 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. KoreaON is an annual Korean cultural festival in Hungary hosted by Korean Cultural Center of Hungary and HanYou Foundation. This year, it was held at ComicCon Hungary 2024, which attracted more of younger generations. Read more…