As part of the Colours by Europe. Tastes of Excellence. campaign, two successful Culinary School Training Sessions were held in June 2026 at Sejong University and Kyunghee University in South Korea. The exclusive sessions were led by renowned chef Park Joon-woo, attracting more than 50 culinary students, offering them a unique opportunity to explore the quality, authenticity, safety, and sustainability of European agri-food products.
Designed as a professional B2B training initiative, each session combined educational presentations, live cooking demonstrations, and hands-on culinary experiences. Participants learned about the European Union’s quality schemes, including Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), and Organic certification systems, gaining valuable insight into how these labels guarantee product origin, traditional know-how, high production standards, traceability, and sustainable production practices.
이번 트레이닝 세션을 위해 박준우 셰프는 유럽연합 품질 인증 식재료를 비롯한 고품질 농식품을 엄선해, 세 가지 요리와 어울리는 와인을 소개했습니다.
- 포르치니 소스를 곁들인 송아지 안심 스테이크, 라인가우 PDO 리슬링 카비넷(Rheingau PDO Riesling Kabinett) 화이트 와인, 독일
- 선드라이 토마토 페스토 파스타, 다웅 PDO 엔크루자두(Dão PDO Encruzado) 화이트 와인, 포르투갈
- 위스키 소스를 곁들인 목살 스테이크, 유기농 피노 누아(Pinot Noir) 레드 와인, 체코
Through these culinary creations, participants experienced firsthand how certified European ingredients deliver exceptional flavour, and quality while supporting sustainable agricultural practices and preserving regional food heritage.
Stay tuned for more Colours by Europe. Tastes of Excellence. activities in South Korea, including upcoming B2B events and professional networking opportunities, designed to connect industry professionals with the rich diversity and excellence of European PDO, PGI, and Organic products.
