Busan Economic Promotion Agency signs MOU to train food-service small businesses for global tourists

The Busan Economic Promotion Agency signed an MOU Wednesday morning at its headquarters in Yeonje-gu with the Busan chapter of the Korea Food Service Industry Association and Baemin Academy, operated by Woowa Brothers, to strengthen the capabilities of food-service business owners in Busan.

The agreement aims to provide tailored education to small food-service businesses in the Busan area in line with growing global tourism demand and shifts in AI and digital trends, while building practical, on-the-ground skills to help them adapt to a changing dining environment.

Under the MOU, the three organizations will jointly run "Baemin Academy on the Road — Busan Edition" every Monday from 1 p.m. for two hours, totaling four sessions from Aug. 31 to Sept. 21. The program centers on the theme of "global hands-on business know-how for winning over foreign tourists" and is designed as a practice-oriented curriculum to sharpen competitiveness in serving international visitors and deliver skills applicable immediately on the job.

The program will accept 40 food-service small-business owners in the Busan area on a first-come, first-served basis, with applications open through Monday. Interested business owners can apply online through the Baemin Academy website.