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Halal Industry Event
The 2026 edition has wrapped up.
Next up: Gulf Food Awards 2027 — February 22, 2027 in Dubai.
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$2,300
≈ ₩3,174,000
$256/sqm
Results from previous editions — the proof of what exhibitors and visitors can expect. Figures are organiser-reported.
KINTEX, Goyang (Seoul), South Korea
43rd edition — record 1,639 companies; now among Asia's top four food shows
Seoul Food & Hotel 2025 (43rd edition, KOTRA), South Korea's largest food showcase, drew 45,332 visitors and a record 1,639 exhibitors from 45 countries across 3,033 stands, with 300 foreign buyer companies (up 20% on 2024). Organiser-reported (KOTRA).
View edition details →KINTEX, Goyang (Seoul), South Korea
COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul, South Korea
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South Korea's largest food and hospitality trade show. General food exhibition with growing halal pavilion as Korea expands Muslim-friendly tourism. 1,500+ exhibitors.
Access to South Korea's largest food and hospitality trade show, gateway to a major Asian food-import market
Connect with Korean food importers, distributors, hoteliers, restaurateurs and retailers in one venue
National pavilions and country-level participation across 45 countries (2025)
Specialised zones spanning foodservice, food processing and packaging (HORECATECH, FOODTECH, FOODPACK)
Full coverage of food and beverage, ingredients, bakery and hospitality/foodservice equipment under one roof at KINTEX
$4,200
≈ ₩5,796,000
$233/sqm
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42nd edition — return to pre-pandemic scale across 76,121 m²
Seoul Food & Hotel 2024 (42nd edition, KOTRA) hosted 1,605 exhibitors from 51 countries across 2,969 booths and 53,305 visitors over 76,121 m², approaching 2019 levels. Organiser-reported (KOTRA).
KINTEX, Goyang (Seoul), South Korea
41st edition — post-pandemic recovery over 53,541 m²
Seoul Food & Hotel 2023 (41st edition) drew roughly 50,000 trade visitors and over 1,000 exhibitors from 30 countries across 53,541 m², including a 34-exhibitor USA Pavilion. Trade-press-reported (official 2023 figures not retrievable).
View edition details →Pakistan
November 17, 2026 – November 19, 2026
Karachi Expo Centre
Calculated for COEX Convention & Exhibition Center (Muslim World League method, Shafi'i Asr). These are approximate — confirm with a local mosque or a prayer-times app on the day.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 12 May | 03:43 | 05:26 | 12:28 | 16:18 | 19:31 | 21:07 |
| Wed 13 May | 03:42 | 05:25 | 12:28 | 16:18 | 19:32 | 21:09 |
| Thu 14 May | 03:40 | 05:24 | 12:28 | 16:18 | 19:33 | 21:10 |
| Fri 15 May | 03:39 | 05:23 | 12:28 | 16:19 | 19:34 | 21:11 |

Muslim Traveller Guide
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a fast, ultra-modern city that hosts major food and halal-focused trade shows — events such as Seoul Food & Hotel and Korea's halal food and cosmetics expos draw international buyers to venues like the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Gangnam. Korea is not a Muslim-majority country, so halal food is not the default: it is concentrated around the Seoul Central Mosque in Itaewon (and the 'Muslim street', Usadan-ro, beside it), with a growing number of certified and Muslim-friendly restaurants elsewhere that the Korea Tourism Organization formally classifies. Outside those, pork and non-halal meat are common in Korean cooking, so it pays to plan meals. The upside: the subway is world-class, cheap and signed in English, the city is extremely safe, and a 24-hour multilingual tourist hotline (1330) is a phone call away.
5 halal places to visit
The mosques and Islamic-heritage landmarks worth your time around the expo.

Itaewon (Hannam-dong)
South Korea's first and largest mosque, opened 1976, and the religious heart of Muslim life in Seoul.

Itaewon
The hilly lane up to the mosque lined with halal restaurants, grocers and Islamic bookshops.

Itaewon
Cluster of shops below the mosque selling halal meat, spices and prayer supplies for Muslim visitors.

Mount Namsan
Iconic city viewpoint overlooking Itaewon, easily paired with a visit to the nearby mosque and halal dining.

Jongno
Seoul's grand royal palace, a major heritage sight within reach of Itaewon's halal dining.
5 places to eat
Real, well-loved halal restaurants across Seoul, from cheap local legends to special-occasion dining.

Korean · Itaewon$$
KMF-certified Korean kitchen serving halal bulgogi, bibimbap and samgyetang minutes from the mosque.

Korean / Malaysian · Itaewon$
Affordable halal spot offering Korean dishes alongside Malaysian favourites.

Pakistani · Itaewon$$
Classic halal curry house on the mosque street known for biryani and grilled meats.

Where to stay
Hand-picked places to stay, near the action.

Hannam-dong (Namsan)
Five-star hotel on Namsan slopes a short distance from Itaewon's halal district.

Jangchung-dong (Namsan)
Upscale resort-style hotel with relax pools on the eastern edge of Mount Namsan.

Know before you go
Everything a Muslim traveller needs to land in Seoul with confidence.
Getting in
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
• AREX airport railroad — ~43 min (Express) to Seoul Station; ~60 min all-stop
• Airport limousine bus — 60-90 min depending on traffic and district
• Taxi / Kakao T — 60-80 min
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
• Subway (lines 5 & 9) / AREX — 30-50 min to the centre
Getting around
Seoul's subway is one of the best in the world — vast, frequent, punctual, cheap and fully signed in English (with numbered lines and exits). It reaches almost everywhere a visitor needs, including COEX (line 2, Samseong) and Itaewon (line 6) for halal food and the mosque. Buses fill the gaps and taxis are reasonably priced; the AREX railroad links Incheon airport into the same network.
Taxis are plentiful, metered and reasonably priced; the Kakao T app is the standard way to hail one and removes any language barrier. Orange/silver taxis are regular; black taxis are premium. Few drivers speak English, so show your destination in Korean (the app or a screenshot) or use the 1330 hotline's interpretation help.
Getting here
Most halal-expo buyers and exhibitors fly in from the world's main halal hubs. Here's how to reach Seoul from each — entry rules vary by nationality, so check the Visa & entry note.
See the full Seoul travel guide →
Sources: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do · https://english.visitkorea.or.kr · https://www.airport.kr/ap/en/index.do · https://english.seoul.go.kr
Turkish · Itaewon$$
Long-running Turkish restaurant serving halal kebabs, pide and baklava.

Middle Eastern / Lebanese · Itaewon$$
Popular halal Middle Eastern eatery with shawarma, hummus and mezze near the mosque.
Itaewon
Well-known midrange hotel beside Itaewon station and the halal restaurant streets.

Itaewon
Stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Itaewon close to the mosque and dining.

Itaewon
Budget hostel a short walk from Itaewon station with dorm and private rooms.

Itaewon
Inexpensive guesthouse steps from Itaewon's halal eateries and the mosque.
Weather in May
High ~23°C · Low ~13°C
Mild, mostly dry and pleasant late spring — one of the best months to visit.
Light clothing for the day and a light layer for cooler evenings.
Visa & entry
Money
South Korean Won · KRW
Korea is highly cashless — cards and contactless (including mobile pay) are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis and convenience stores. Carry a little cash for traditional markets and small stalls.
Tipping is not customary or expected in South Korea — prices are as listed, and leaving extra can cause confusion. Good service is standard.
Connectivity
KT, SKT and LG U+ tourist SIMs and rentable pocket-WiFi at Incheon and Gimpo arrivals; Korea has some of the world's fastest mobile and public Wi-Fi
Plug: Type C / F (two round pins, European-style) · 220V / 60Hz
Emergency
General: 112 (police) / 119 (fire & ambulance); 1330 = 24h multilingual tourist hotline
Fire: 119
Safety
Where to pray
Seoul Central Mosque — Korea's first and main mosque, opened in 1976 on a hill above Itaewon — the centre of Muslim life in Seoul, with a large Friday congregation and the halal food quarter at its foot.
Airport & venue prayer rooms — Incheon International Airport has dedicated prayer rooms in both terminals, and a growing number of malls, hotels and convention facilities provide musalla; outside these, prayer space is limited, so plan ahead.