The ASEM Food Court opened on the Republic of Korea’s Jeju island on November 11, as a venue for international cultural exchanges gathering the attendance of foreign embassies of Southeast Asian and European nations.
Vietnam's 'bun cha' (rice vermicelli with grilled pork and fresh herbs) (Source: VNA)
Seoul (VNA) – The ASEM Food Court opened on theRepublic of Korea’s Jeju island on November 11, as a venue for internationalcultural exchanges gathering the attendance of foreign embassies of SoutheastAsian and European nations.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Nguyen Vu Tung sent his congratulatoryremarks via video to the event.
A representatives of the organisers said with a focuson the New Southern Policy revolving around Southeast Asian countries, thisfood festival introduces about 30 dishes of Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesiaand of European nations. Highlights of the Vietnamese cuisine at the event are 'buncha' (rice vermicelli with grilled pork and fresh herbs) and 'pho' (beef noodlesoup).
Kim Jung-ryul, operating director of ASEM Food, noted theevent aims to attract Southeast Asian and European visitors to the island,giving them the taste of their homeland dishes.
By combining gastronomy, technology, and culture, the ASEMFood Court is expected to deliver a diverse and impressive experience toforeign and Korean tourists, he said.
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Vietnam's 'bun cha' (rice vermicelli with grilled pork and fresh herbs) (Source: VNA) 
