Pulmuone announced that its sustainable dietary cooking school, Tasty Pulmuone, received the ESG Design Impact Award at the 2026 Seoul Design Award on October 15.
The Seoul Design Award, hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and organized by the Seoul Design Foundation, is an international event that identifies projects that creatively address everyday and societal issues through design. This year marks its seventh edition, with projects submitted from 91 countries and evaluated by 32 global judges from 21 countries.
The ESG Design Impact Award recognizes special projects led by companies that contribute to social and environmental value creation and sustainability. The judging panel praised Tasty Pulmuone for promoting a food culture that considers both health and the environment through dietary education that encourages practical application in daily life.
Tasty Pulmuone, which opened in April, is the first specialized cooking school in South Korea focused on sustainable dietary practices. It offers regular classes for the general public, as well as educational programs tailored to various lifestyles, including families and single-person households, centered on plant-based diets, animal welfare, and eco-friendly eating.
Pulmuone has established four core strategies for sustainable dietary practices: plant-based orientation, animal welfare, healthy experiences, and eco-friendly care, and has expanded related educational and experiential activities. On October 13, it held a special class for design professionals from 11 countries participating in the Seoul Design Award to introduce the value of sustainable dietary practices.
A dinner was also organized for global design professionals during the award ceremony. In accordance with a memorandum of understanding signed with the Seoul Design Foundation in June, Pulmuone hosted a VIP networking dinner featuring a menu reflecting sustainable dietary practices. The event was attended by award winners, judges, and representatives from embassies and cultural centers in South Korea.
Yoon Myung-rang, head of global marketing at Pulmuone, stated, "This award recognizes Tasty Pulmuone's efforts to enable sustainable dietary practices in daily life by the global judging panel. We will continue to strive to ensure that more people can experience the value of sustainable dietary practices that consider both people and the planet."
Meanwhile, Tasty Pulmuone operates regular classes twice a month, with participant applications accepted through its official website each month.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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