Article 15 (Designation of Excellent Korean Restaurants) ① The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs may designate Excellent Korean Restaurants for the purpose of improving the quality of Korean cuisine and protecting consumers. 

② Korean restaurants designated under Paragraph ① may display a sign indicating their designation as an Excellent Korean Restaurant by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Requiered Documents

Details

1

Application Forms for Designation as Excellent Korean Restaurant

· Download and fill out the attached [Form] below (select either Korean or English) 

· The [Form] includes: ① Application for Designation, ② General Status, ③ Consent to the Collection and Use of Personal Information

2

Copy of a document verifying that the restaurant is a registered business (business license, etc.)

· Copy of the Business Registration Certificate in accordance with local laws and regulations 

※ Must include essential information such as the business name, the representative/owner and the address.

3

Document(s) verifying that the applicant has operated a Korean restaurant for the past three years (in the respective country)

· If the business start date is verifiable on the Business Registration Certificate, it may be substituted with that document. 

· If not verifiable, separate supporting documents proving the business start date must be submitted. 

※ The document must verify the actual business start date of the restaurant, not the date of incorporation.

4

Employee List (must include nationality and level of Korean proficiency)

· Fill out the relevant section in the attached [Form] below.

5

Document(s) verifying the chef’s credentials and experience 

(must include whether he/she has completed Korean cuisine training)

· Submit only if applicable 

(e.g., Craftsman Cook (Korean Food), Certificate of Career or Experience, Graduation Certificate, Certificate of Training Completion, etc.)

6

Restaurant menu

(must include the name and a photo of each main dish)

· Copy of the menu

7

Purchase/transaction statement for Korean food ingredients imported from Korea

· Transaction statements or receipts for Korean products 

· Only products with “Korea” as the country of origin will be recognized 

· Up to six items will be recognized (Maximum points for submitting six items).

8

Document(s) verifying compliance with local hygiene standards for the past two years 

· Submit relevant supporting documents 

(e.g., local hygiene inspection reports, hygiene rating certificates, etc.)