Kimchi Sharing Festival of Love in Busan... Delivered 25 tons of kimchi to vulnerable groups

Busan City will hold the 2026 Love Kimchi Sharing Festival at BEXCO on the morning of the 10th.

This event, now in its 16th year, is the largest kimchi sharing event in Busan, hosted by the city and jointly organized by the city volunteer center, 16 district volunteer centers, and BEXCO.

A total of 37 companies and organizations are sponsoring 183 million won.

More than 1,000 people, including Mayor Jeon Jae-soo, City Council Chairman Kang Moo-gil, executives and employees of sponsoring companies and organizations, representatives of volunteer organizations, and volunteers, will attend the donation ceremony and participate in kimchi mixing and packaging activities.

To encourage volunteers, the city will set up a food truck at the event site to provide meals and drinks.

A total of 5,000 boxes of 25 tons of kimchi made on this day will be delivered to 4,000 underprivileged households in Busan.

The city plans to deliver kimchi to local partner organizations, including 16 district and county volunteer centers, and check on the well-being of neighbors.

Mayor Jeon Jae-soo said, “I am deeply grateful to the sponsoring companies, organizations, and volunteers who came together to provide a hearty winter meal for our neighbors.”