Mokpo Travel Guide: 2025 Namdo International Cuisine Industry Expo (NICE)
[Must-Visit in Mokpo]
Information on the 2025 Namdo International Cuisine Industry Expo (NICE)
October, the culinary capital is Mokpo.
NICE 2025, a feast prepared by the sea and the city for 26 days.
A delicious autumn begins, tasting nature and the sea.
1. Admission Benefits & Ticket Information
1) Admission Ticket
Advance Purchase (~9.30):
General 6,000 / Youth 4,000 / Children 3,000
On-site/Online (Regular):
General 10,000 / Youth 7,000 / Children 5,000
2) On-site Discounts (Summary)
Groups (20+ Koreans, 10+ Foreigners):
General 8,000 / Youth 6,000 / Children 4,000
Preferential: Seniors, Mildly Disabled, Active Duty Military,
Jeonnam Love Citizen Card Holders, Linked Event Ticket Holders, etc.
Mokpo Citizens:
General 6,000 / Youth 4,000 / Children 3,000
Free: National Veterans, Basic Livelihood Recipients,
Severely Disabled (Grades 1-3) + Guardian, Under 6 years old,
Over 75 years old, Public Servants/Delegations, Group Leaders (1 person)
※ Please check the on-site 안내문 for accurate 대상/증빙.
Special Benefits for Paid Visitors (Linked to Mokpo)
Exhibition Viewing, Food Tasting, Experiences, Event Performances
Affiliate Discounts: 3,000 won discount on Marine Cable Car,
50% off Mokpo Play Park, 20% off Samhakdo Cruise & Yacht,
3,000 won discount on New Moon Marina Yacht, 20% off The Infiniti Yacht,
10% off Ocean Hotel, 50% off Modern History Museum and major museums, etc.
2. Transportation, Parking & Shuttle Information
Temporary Parking: Okam University Site (Weekdays 10:00–19:00, Weekends 09:00–20:00)
Shuttle Bus (Free, every 30 minutes)
① Okam University Site ↔ Culture & Arts Center (One-way approx. 10 minutes)
② HaeGwan 1897 ↔ Culture & Arts Center Circulation
(Via Pyeonghwa Plaza, Terminal, Mokpo Station, One-way approx. 50 minutes)
Intercity Bus Temporary Route (09:00–20:00)
Gwangju Terminal ↔ Main Venue / Mokpo Terminal ↔ Main Venue (Fare chart refer to card)
TIP: Vehicle entry to the venue is restricted on the opening day.
Public transportation or shuttle use is recommended, and illegal parking will be strictly enforced.
Visit Tips
Prepare outerwear for the sea breeze,
Comfortable shoes recommended due to a lot of on-site movement
Bring an eco-bag and tumbler for markets and tastings
Popular experiences and seats may close early
→ Advance booking & distributed visits recommended
Complete a day's itinerary with a family/friend downtown night walk + outdoor performance course
3. Programs by Weekly Keyword
Week 1 (10.1–5) Korea-ASEAN Week:
Opening, Namdo Cuisine Cooking Experience, Live Cooking, etc.
Week 2 (10.6–12) Hangawi Traditional Food Week, Liquor Festa 10.10–12
Week 3 (10.14–19) Sustainable Cuisine Week, Salt Fair 10.17–19
Week 4 (10.21–26) Cuisine People Week, Gimbap Festa 10.24–26, Closing 10.26 (Sun)
※ Refer to the card for detailed timetable (Subject to change depending on on-site circumstances)
4. Global Chefs X Emotional Artists, Meet in Mokpo
Live cooking & tasting, where domestic and international star chefs reinterpret Namdo ingredients, and emotional artist stages complete the day.
Collaborative menus and signature recipes that can only be tasted on-site, and audience participation talks—
We have prepared a special experience where gastronomy and performance meet in one city.
Save the schedule, and we recommend a one-day route in the order of chef show → tasting → outdoor performance.
5. Key Points Quickly!
The core of this expo is the connection of 'Taste – Experience – Industry'.
Gain insights from the Theme Pavilion, Cuisine Culture Pavilion, and K-Food Industry Pavilion,
Taste the 현장 with the Cuisine Road/Restaurant/Live Cooking, and add fun with the Liquor, Salt, and Gimbap themed festivals held every weekend.
Check the future of Namdo at the Youth/Teen/City & County Representative Contests, and also connect global networking and business in one place with the ASEAN Pavilion, World Cuisine Party, International Conference, and Export Consultation.
Save the map to 잡으면 관람 효율이 확 올라갑니다.
Exhibitions during the day, festivals and 원도심 산책 in the evening—
Just set up a day's route and you're good to go.
Utilize temporary parking and shuttles during busy times, and advance booking is recommended for popular programs. Save the schedule and see you in Mokpo.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/namdokorea/224021695543
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