Global Healthy Food Festival
SEOUL GLOBAL CENTER × MARKETIAN × K-HEALTH
Hosted by Seoul Global Center

Healthy Tables of the World, Connected by Seoul

Seoul Connects the World's Healthy Tables

Traditional food cultures from around the world gather in Seoul, are reinterpreted as today's healthy tables, and connect back to the world.

Oct. 7, 2026 (Wed) 13:00–18:00 · Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) Oullim Square · Free admission · Pre-registration recommended Opening in D--- · --:--:--
03 — Concept

This is more than a food festival you simply pass by and sample. It is a place to explore traditional foods through today's knowledge and perspectives. Tables from around the world gather in Seoul, then connect back to the world.

500+
Participant goal (50% international)
6
Food discovery themes
25
Standard booths · Experience spaces
4
Languages for story cards
01 — Six Chapters

Six questions,
six tables

Discover foods and food cultures from around the world through six themes. Rather than making health claims, each theme invites you to explore food and culture. Images are illustrative examples to help explain each theme.

01
Representative image for the Energy-Boosting Foods theme Representative image for the Energy-Boosting Foods theme
Chapter 01 · Energy & Vitality

Energy-Boosting
Foods

Explore grains, spices and drinks from food cultures around the world.
▸ Detailed tastings and experiences will be announced after participating teams are confirmed.
02
Representative image for the Comforting Fermented Foods theme Representative image for the Comforting Fermented Foods theme
Chapter 02 · Fermented Flavors

Comforting
Fermented Foods

Compare the many flavors and aromas created by fermentation while learning about food cultures.
▸ Detailed tastings and experiences will be announced after participating teams are confirmed.
03
Representative image for the Inner-Beauty Color Foods theme Representative image for the Inner-Beauty Color Foods theme
Chapter 03 · Colors of Ingredients

Inner-Beauty
Color Foods

Explore colorful ingredients and food cultures through a visual experience.
▸ Detailed tastings and experiences will be announced after participating teams are confirmed.
04
Representative image for the Light Meal theme Representative image for the Light Meal theme
Chapter 04 · A Light Meal

A Light
Meal

Experience an easy, satisfying meal centered on low-sodium gimbap.
▸ A low-sodium gimbap experience is planned. Other foods and session times will be announced after confirmation.
05
Representative image for the Relaxing Tea & Food theme Representative image for the Relaxing Tea & Food theme
Chapter 05 · Tea & Rest

Relaxing
Tea & Food

Listen, taste and explore the aromas and cultures of tea with a tea docent.
▸ Tea docent sessions are planned. Tea selections and session times will be announced after confirmation.
06
Representative image for the Wholesome Alternative Snacks theme Representative image for the Wholesome Alternative Snacks theme
Chapter 06 · Smarter Snacks

Wholesome
Alternative Snacks

Discover snack ideas made with grains, beans, vegetables and more.
▸ Detailed tastings and experiences will be announced after participating teams are confirmed.
02 — Food Signal · FSN

What's your Food Signal?

Choose one thing on your mind today and watch the screen shift to your signal color.

Your Food Signal
Light Biter
TYPE L · Light Balance

Keeping it light instead of heavy — that's my style.

→ Start with the Light Meal theme
Pre-register with your result About 1 minute · Instant result
For fun only. Food Signal is not a medical diagnosis.
04 — Visitor Journey

Walk through the five-hour journey scroll ↓

01
Enter & activate your passportZone I

Scan the QR code at the gate. Pre-registered visitors can use the fast lane and activate their Healthy Table Passport.

02
Food Signal & choice wallZone B

Take a one-minute type test and choose from six interests. Your result card suggests themes and a route.

03
Six healthy tables6 Themes

Explore foods and cultures from around the world and find the table that fits your taste.

04
Make & taste ★Experience Zone

Try light, hands-on experiences with low-sodium gimbap, the Global Cucumber Kitchen and low-sugar drinks.

05
Tea docent & health servicesZones G · H

Listen to tea stories, try body-composition checks and receive multilingual health consultations for international visitors.

06
Stage · photo zone · sharing boardZone C · Stage

Pin a healthy food on the world map, take a photo, vote for a favorite food and complete the exit survey.

✦
Participation benefits

Use QR stamps to record your experiences. Gift items and eligibility will be announced after confirmation.

05 — Venue Guide

Booth Map & Directions

The festival takes place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) Oullim Square. From Exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, enter Oullim Square and follow the signs to the west entrance gate.

Festival Map at a Glance

Find all 25 booths, the main stage, photo zones, and the entrance gate.

Open full-size map ↗
Booth map for the Global Healthy Food Festival at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) Oullim Square, showing the west entrance gate, booth zones A through K, the main stage, and photo zones.
On mobile, swipe sideways to explore the map or tap ‘Open full-size map’ to zoom in.
Based on the 25 August 2026 operations plan. Some positions may change depending on on-site conditions.

Getting to Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) Oullim Square

Set ‘Dongdaemun Design Plaza’ as your destination in your map app.

Address
281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, SeoulDongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) Oullim Square
Subway
Exit 1, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Lines 2, 4 & 5)Exit 1 connects directly to Oullim Square.
Entrance
West entrance gate, Oullim SquareFollow the festival signs and staff directions from Exit 1.
Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap directions ↗
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
06 — Program · 13:00–18:00

Festival Program

Only confirmed public programs are shown. Detailed session times will be added after operations are finalized.

13:00–13:30
Welcome Opening ★
A welcome of no more than 30 minutes · festival guide · group photo
13:30–14:30
Seoul Global Center Wellness Class ★
An easy standing-yoga movement class for first-time participants (hosted by Seoul Global Center)
13:30–17:30
Ongoing Experiences Open
Explore global healthy foods, low-sodium gimbap, cucumber kitchen, health services, and photo zones at your own pace
13:30–17:30
Tea Docent
A light tasting session exploring tea aromas and food culture. Detailed rounds will be announced later
17:30–18:00
Final Free Exploration & Information
Last booth visits · photo zone · popular-food vote · exit survey
Global Healthy Table Passport

Register to become a
global healthy food panelist

With one pre-registration, you will receive an entry QR code, Healthy Table Passport, and the right to vote for popular foods. Participation benefits and gift criteria will be announced after confirmation.

Register now → Explore the 6 themes
Goal: 500+ participants·50% international visitors·Free admission·Live QR voting
07 — Partners

Our Partners

Hosted by Seoul Global Center
Organized by
Marketian Health Kyunghyang
In partnership with Openknowl