Special Awards Korea 2026PersonalityLee HayeonKIMCHI Grand MasterSeoul, South KoreaArtisan & Authenticity AwardRestaurants or individuals who promote the culinary heritage of their region or country through expertise, local produce, and thoughtful sourcing.Sponsored byAlso awarded in this editionDiscover all the winnersKi SoondoJANG Grand Master · Seoul, South KoreaGiwaKangKang Minchul · Seoul, South KoreaGold Pig RestaurantPark Sugyeong · Seoul, South KoreaLee YeonbokMokran · Seoul, South KoreaImok Smoke DiningYoo Yongwook · Seoul, South KoreaShin JongchulThe Ambassador Seoul · Seoul, South Korea