Gumi Ramen Festival Sets Sights on Becoming Korea’s Premier Gourmet Festival

To Take Place Around Gumi Station in November

Strengthening Gourmet Content Centered on "Ramen Restaurant"

Meticulous Preparations Underway Covering Safety, Traffic, and Hygiene

Gumi City in North Gyeongsang Province is ramping up its final preparations for the successful hosting of the "2026 Gumi Ramen Festival," which is scheduled to take place in November 2026.

On July 20, a progress briefing was held at City Hall with the attendance of more than 50 stakeholders, including Kim Jangho, Mayor of Gumi, the Romantic Culture Festival Committee, Gumi Cultural Foundation, Nongshim Co., Ltd., and the festival agency, to review progress and examine implementation plans by field.

A progress report meeting was held with the attendance of Kim Jangho, Mayor of Gumi, the Romantic Culture Festival Committee, Gumi Cultural Foundation, Nongshim Co., Ltd., the festival agency, and about 50 other related personnel.
[Photo by Gumi City]

A progress report meeting was held with the attendance of more than 50 officials, including Kim Jangho, Mayor of Gumi, the Romantic Culture Festival Committee, Gumi Cultural Foundation, Nongshim Co., Ltd., and the festival agency.
[Photo provided by Gumi City]

The festival will be held around Gumi Station from November 6 to 8. At the meeting, participants focused on the festival concept, major programs, venue layout, promotional and marketing strategies, as well as detailed plans for the "Ramen Restaurant," which is the festival’s centerpiece.

The Ramen Restaurant section especially garnered much attention, with 52 businesses taking part in the preliminary briefing session held on July 9. Gumi City plans to select participants with original recipes and operational capabilities through both document screening and on-site cooking evaluations.

The city will also establish measures to reinforce on-site operations in areas such as safety, traffic, hygiene, and food quality. By strengthening cooperation among relevant organizations, the city aims to ensure a safe and enjoyable festival for citizens and visitors alike.

Mayor Kim Jangho stated, "We will establish the Gumi Ramen Festival as Korea’s leading gourmet festival," adding, "By actively reflecting feedback from the field, we aim to revitalize the local economy and elevate the brand value of Gumi as a city of romantic culture through a high-quality festival."

The Gumi Ramen Festival is evolving beyond being a simple food event, developing into an "urban gourmet platform" that connects the local restaurant industry and commercial districts with the rest of the country.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.