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The Kitchen of Korea
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Welcome to the Jeonnam-Gwangju hub in Europe

Jeonnam-Gwangju is located in the southwest of the Korean peninsula, just across the Yellow Sea from China in the west and Japan in the southeast. Our European office in Frankfurt, Germany supports partnerships and collaborations to open business opportunities between the EU and Jeonnam-Gwangju, Korea in various industries on three different levels: governmental, academic and industrial.

We aim to support businesses and institutions to meet potential partners. We are your middleman when it comes to entering the Asian economy via Jeonnam-Gwangju, South Korea. We support European companies in their next decisive step for their business in Asia by bridging the gap.

Please feel free to get in touch with us regarding an interesting project or your general interest, ideas or questions.

Map of Jeonnam-Gwangju in southwestern Korea

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Jeonnam — The Kitchen of Korea

The Kitchen of Korea in Europe

Explore food from Jeonnam-Gwangju and discover products available in Europe. Our 2026 food catalogue brings the range together in one place.

Browse individual products, discover the story behind the Kitchen of Korea, or contact our team about business opportunities. From Boseong’s tea fields to the coast, the region’s landscapes are part of its food story.

Rows of green tea plants on the hillsides of Boseong
Boseong’s green tea fields
Jeollanamdo Brochure April 2026
Jeollanamdo Brochure April 2026

Visit our Amazon Brandstore

Visit the Jeollanamdo Amazon Brandstore

Invest in Jeonnam-Gwangju

Jeonnam-Gwangju combines established strengths in steel, chemicals, shipbuilding and food production with opportunities in battery materials, renewable energy and space technology. Its industrial locations, port infrastructure and research organisations offer starting points for European companies exploring investment and business cooperation.

Current developments include Gwangyang Bay’s secondary-battery specialised zone, offshore-wind projects around Shinan, and Goheung’s planned space-launch industrial complex. In Naju, Bitgaram Energy Valley and KENTECH connect energy businesses with research and education.

The right location depends on your sector, infrastructure requirements and timetable. Contact the Jeonnam-Gwangju Europe Office to explore relevant projects, potential partners and site-specific conditions.

Gwangyang Bay container port
Gwangyang Bay
Bitgaram in Naju at dusk
Bitgaram, Naju

Events & Exhibitions

5
September 2026
2026 Yeosu World Island Expo Island, Connecting the Ocean and the Future
until November 4, 2026Yeosu, Jeonnam-Gwangju
5
September2026
Gwangju Biennale You Must Change Your Life
until November 15, 2026Gwangju,
Jeonnam-Gwangju
23
October2025
International Agriculture Exhibition Agricultural innovation with AI: Nurturing Life through
K-agriculture
until October 29, 2025Naju, Jeonnam-Gwangju

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Discover Jeonnam-Gwangju

Tea-covered hills, coastal wetlands and lively cities offer different ways to experience Jeonnam-Gwangju. Take a closer look at the region’s landscapes and everyday life, from Boseong’s green tea fields to sunset over Suncheon Bay.

Sunset over the tidal channels and reed beds of Suncheon Bay
Suncheon Bay at sunset

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