19/08/2026
The ‘2026 WABA Korea Expo & Festival’ in Seattle
The ‘2026 WABA Korea Expo & Festival,’ where visitors can experience Korean food, beauty, lifestyle, and cultural content all in one place, was held from the 14th to the 16th at Pier 62 on the downtown Seattle waterfront.
Hosted by the Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Washington, this event is organized to introduce excellent Korean products and brands to American consumers and to connect Korean companies with local U.S. buyers and distributors. Companies from various fields, including K-Food, beauty, crafts, and healthcare, participated to showcase product exhibitions, sales, tastings, and experiential programs.
A program to experience Korean-style ramen culture was also prepared. Hauscook showcased a multi-functional water purification hauscook-cooker, allowing visitors to cook and taste ramen directly on-site. With the popularity of K-Ramen rising significantly in the U.S., this event served as an opportunity to introduce the instant ramen cooking culture familiar in Korea to American consumers.