NEXT GASTRONOMY 2025 KOREA

KEY (Korea Europe & You) is thrilled to announce the successful 2nd annual Next Gastronomy 2025 Korea Forum, held on October 27th at Paradise City Hotel, in collaboration with our co-hosts La Liste, Metizen, and Paradise Group.

Featuring world star chefs Guy Savoy and Eric Ripert, the forum featured two high-impact sessions on the past, present, and future of fine dining :

[Session 1: Heritage and Locality]

Fireside Talk: Chef Guy Savoy (La Liste #1, 8 times) spoke on heritage as a 'motor of creation' and the meal as 'a complete work of art'.
Panelists: Mr. David Pierre Jalicon, French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Korea (FKCCI) Chairman /Architect) and Mr. Gyumin Lee, Korea Food Promotion Institute (KFPI) President).
Key Insight: The discussion focused on the critical role of space and cultural context in transmitting a cuisine's deep heritage, strategies to elevate Hansik from 'food' to a global 'culture', and which Korean cultural elements create the strongest brand identity when harmonized with global brands.

[Session 2: Next Generation Experiences & Global Trends]

Fireside Talk: Chef Eric Ripert (Le Bernardin, La Liste #1, 5 times) discussed about his paths in Paris and New York and the philosophy of Korean temple food as a source of inspiration.
Panelists: Mr. Jinbum Bae (Tmap Mobility) and Ms. Kerrie Kim (Pernod Ricard Korea).
Key Insight: The session explored global responsibility and technological innovation, emphasizing serene, respectful leadership (from E. Ripert's meditation practice), commitment to sustainable seafood and anti-waste efforts, the obligation of digital engagement for modern chefs, and the strategic use of mobility data and K-Content collaborations to capture consumer trends.

A special thank you to all our speakers and panelists. Our deepest gratitude goes to Ms. Jeemin Chun, who moderated the insightful discussions, and to the dedicated team for their huge support, especially Ms. Jiseon Lee for planning and operations, and Mr. David Ham, Mr. Sungmin Kim, and Ms. Stephanie Kim.

Thanks also to our generous sponsors—Poongsan, WWD Korea, Le Paludier Guérande, FKCCI, Original Beer Company, Weleda, Jeju Beer, and Wine & Food—for helping us host over 170 F&B professionals and thought leaders.

Attendees greatly appreciated the insights, which offered a glimpse into the expanding global vision of Korea’s gastronomy scene. KEY is committed to continuing to connect and establish a dialogue with the F&B communities of Korea, Europe, and beyond through the ‘KEY Food Future' Initiatives. Stay tuned!