Bakery fair underway in southern Seoul

by Han Jun-gu Posted : April 17, 2026, 16:30Updated : April 17, 2026, 16:45
A booth staff member introduces bread products at the 2026 Korea International Bakery Fair held at COEX in southern Seoul on April 17 2026 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors look at fresh bread at a fair in southern Seoul on April 17, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
SEOUL, April 17 (AJP) - A bakery fair is being held in southern Seoul, with around 300 booths from 100 bakeries and confectionery makers participating.

Co-hosted by the Korea Confectionery Master Association and the Korea Bakery Association, the fair at COEX kicked off on Thursday and runs until Sunday under the theme of "Bake the World," showcasing bakery-related machinery, packaging solutions, and raw materials

During the four-day run, a competition is also scheduled, featuring top-level pâtissiers showcasing their confectionery and baking skills.
 
2026 Korea International Bakery Fair
Visitors look around at a fair in southern Seoul on April 17, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors watch a pizza-making demonstration at the 2026 Korea International Bakery Fair held at COEX in southern Seoul on April 17 2026 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors watch a pizza-making demonstration at a fair in southern Seoul on April 17, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Booth staff sell bread products at the 2026 Korea International Bakery Fair held at COEX in southern Seoul on April 17 2026 AJP Han Jun-gu
Staff sell freshly baked bread at a fair in southern Seoul on April 17, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
A baker makes bread at the 2026 Korea International Bakery Fair held at COEX in southern Seoul on April 17 2026 AJP Han Jun-gu
A staffer bakes bread at a fair in southern Seoul on April 17, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven at the 2026 Korea International Bakery Fair held at COEX in southern Seoul on April 17 2026 AJP Han Jun-gu
Pizzas are being baked at a fair in southern Seoul on April 17, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu