World institute of KimChi an Annex of Korea Food Research Institute.

The 1st Kimchi Leaders Academy Opens

On June 9, 2022, the opening ceremony of the first Kimchi Leaders Academy was held.

The "Kimchi Leaders Academy" is a curriculum organized by the World Institute of Kimchi, hosted by Gwangju Metropolitan City and Gwangju Kimchi Town, and sponsored by the Korea Kimchi Association and Gwangju Kimchi Master Cooperative.

At the opening ceremony, there was an introduction to the curriculum, self-introduction of trainees, and a tour of Gwangju Kimchi Town, and a special lecture on "Why We Make and Share Kimchi" by Dr. Park Chae-rin was held.