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“Delicious Busan” … Busan International Food Expo and Busan Marina Chef Challenge to Open on September 26!

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that the “22nd Busan International Food Expo (BIFE 2025)” and the “8th Busan Marina Chef Challenge (BMCC 2025)” will be held simultaneously for three days from September 26 to 28 at BEXCO Exhibition Center I.

During the event, more than 200 booths will be set up, and approximately 490 competitors, 35,000 visitors, along with domestic and international chefs and food service companies, will gather to create a global festival of gastronomy.

Now in its 22nd year, the “Busan International Food Expo (BIFE 2025)” will be held under the theme “Delicious Busan,” hosted by the city and organized by the Busan branch of the Korea Foodservice Industry Association.

The expo aims to promote Busan’s food culture both domestically and internationally while showcasing global culinary trends. Key attractions include:

• ●A “Michelin Popup Zone” featuring Michelin Guide chefs,

• ●A “Vietnam Special Pavilion” celebrating the opening of the Consulate General of Vietnam in Busan, and

• ●A “Local Cuisine Pavilion” where visitors can see and taste traditional Busan dishes.

In particular, this year’s expo will present the Michelin, “Black & White Chef,” and Master Chefs of Korea “Chef Special Cooking Shows.”

• ●Michelin Collaboration Cooking Show (September 26): Italian Michelin 1-star chef Fabrizio Ferrari will collaborate with Lee Kyu-jin, head chef of “Ramzi,” a Michelin-selected restaurant in Busan, to showcase traditional Italian cuisine and French-style pies.

• ●Black & White Chef Cooking Show (September 27): Chefs Yoon Nam-no and Park Eun-young, stars of the popular Netflix program “Black & White Chef,” will take the stage with dishes using seasonal ingredients, including a modern reinterpretation of Cheonggyul Yuringi (crispy chicken with citrus sauce). Afterward, members of Busan’s Junior Press Corps will interview the chefs, creating a lively and engaging session.

• ●Master Chefs of Korea Cooking Show (September 28): Master Chefs Ahn Yu-seong and Seo Jeong-hee will present tuna sushi and “Palpum Naengchae” (eight delicacies cold dish), showcasing the harmony of tradition and modern culinary artistry to conclude the expo.

In addition, the expo will feature:

• ●The “Delicious Busan Zone,” bringing together famous local restaurants and brands,

• ●The “Bakery & Cafeteria Zone,” where well-known bakeries and café brands participate, and

• ●A “Specialty Coffee Omakase” hosted by world-class barista Oh Dong-jun, themed “A Radiant Spring Garden,” offering a unique opportunity to experience Busan’s coffee culture with pairings of coffee and food.

Now in its 8th year, the “Busan Marina Chef Challenge (BMCC 2025)” will be held under the theme “Challenge the Best Chefs.” Domestic and international chefs will compete in this event, hosted by the city and organized by the Busan branch of the Korea Chefs Association.

The competition includes:

• ●Live and exhibition contests, and

• ●Special competitions such as the K-Food Festival, in which about 490 chefs, including 48 foreign participants, will take part.

This year’s K-Food Festival special competition will feature:

• ●A live contest showcasing eco-friendly salmon dishes using salmon trimmings, and

• ●An exhibition competition highlighting the refinement of traditional Korean table settings.

The event is accredited by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS) and conducted under international standards, enhancing its global stature. A panel of 37 international judges, including invited judges from Switzerland, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Mongolia, Nepal, Malaysia, and the Philippines, will ensure credibility and fairness.

For further information, please contact:

• ●Busan International Food Expo Secretariat (☎ 051-711-0053),

• ●Busan Marina Chef Challenge Secretariat (☎ 051-243-9366),
  or visit www.bife.kr and www.busanmcc.com.

Mayor Park Heong-joon stated, “The 22nd Busan International Food Expo and the 8th Busan Marina Chef Challenge, held once again alongside ‘Festival Siwol,’ will make Busan’s autumn even more special. We hope this festival, where domestic and international chefs, the food service industry, citizens, and tourists come together, will provide a unique opportunity to experience Busan’s diverse culinary culture and further solidify its reputation as a global gastronomic city."