At the APEC Food Ministers' Meeting, K-Food makes its debut...introducing food, alcohol, and agricultural products.

(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Sin Seon-mi = A feast of K-Food will be showcased at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting, which will be held in Incheon for two days starting on the 9th. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and related agencies plan to introduce the essence of Korean food and liquor at the meeting where agricultural ministers from around the world gather. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on the 9th, 'Cheonbihyang Yakju 15 degrees' from agricultural corporation Joeunsul has been selected as the toast beverage for the APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting banquet to be held that evening. Cheonbihyang Yakju 15 degrees is a liquor that won the highest award (President's Award) in the 'Republic of Korea Our Liquor Appraisal', the only government-led traditional liquor competition in the country. It is made from domestic rice and features a subtle fruit aroma, delicate sweetness, and smooth aftertaste. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will also introduce a cocktail made with 'Gamuchi Soju 25 degrees' from Danong Bio, which won the grand prize in the distilled liquor category at this year's Our Liquor Appraisal, at the ministerial meeting banquet. Non-alcoholic cocktails will also be provided for participants who cannot drink alcohol due to religious or health reasons. Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryeong said at a press conference on the 7th, "We have high expectations for the traditional liquor market" and "We will make an effort to serve traditional liquor at the banquet of the Food Security Ministerial Meeting." The Korean Food Promotion Institute, an agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, will provide Korean food tea trays in the waiting rooms and conference rooms of the ministers and chair, and introduce dishes such as da-sik and kangjeong. The Korean Food Promotion Institute has been operating a Korean food tea promotion booth at the venue since the 4th, introducing tteok (rice cakes), kangjeong, omijahwachae (omija drink), and more. Events with professional explanations and tastings of yakgwa, gokgamsam, and maejagwa will also be held. The Korean Food Promotion Institute will continue to introduce kangjeong, insam-jeon (ginseng pancake), and more at the venue on the day of the ministerial meeting banquet and on the 10th when the meeting is held, and will hold tasting events. President of the Korean Food Promotion Institute Lee Gyu-min said, "This is a great opportunity to introduce Korean food to leaders from around the world" and "I expect that the traditional tea trays will leave a deep impression on the participants, not only for their gourmet value but also for the unique emotions and culture they embody."

(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Sin Seon-mi = A feast of K-Food will be showcased at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting, which will be held in Incheon for two days starting on the 9th. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and related agencies plan to introduce the essence of Korean food and liquor at the meeting where agriculture ministers from around the world gather. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on the 9th, "Cheonbihyang Yakju 15 degrees" from agricultural corporation Joeunsul has been selected as the toast beverage for the APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting banquet to be held that evening. "Cheonbihyang Yakju 15 degrees" is a liquor that won the highest award (President's Award) in the "Republic of Korea Our Liquor Appraisal" this year, which is the only government-led traditional liquor competition in the country. It is made from domestic rice and features a subtle fruit aroma, ...