Hyundai Department Store Pangyo is holding an expo that showcases winners of Korea's leading liquor awards in one place.
Hyundai Department Store Pangyo said on the 7th it will host the "2026 Korea Wine & Spirits Awards Liquor Expo" from Apr. 10 to 12 for three days at the 10th-floor Culture Hall.
The expo features 20 liquor brands and four pairing food companies selected under strict standards from among winners of the Korea Wine & Spirits Awards. It runs from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Participants include ▲ Apex Brands ▲ Kevin Jang Distillery ▲ Han Young-seok's Fermentation Lab ▲ iPark Resort ▲ J&P International Trading ▲ Yesan Apple Wine ▲ Yeonil Wine ▲ Trend International ▲ Veritas Trading ▲ Big Boy Liquor ▲ IMK Company ▲ Syrah Yeast ▲ Vino H ▲ NARA CELLAR ▲ Y&K Associates ▲ Kennedy House Spirits ▲ Mium Net Distillery ▲ Pelkin Whisky ▲ Nerd Brewery ▲ Prudent Manager.
Visitors can taste and purchase a variety of categories on site, including whisky, beer, makgeolli, distilled spirits, sake and wine. Beyond simple tastings, there will be hands-on programs. An "auction show" will present rare liquors, a "lucky draw" giveaway event will be held, and a "liquor class" will teach flavor profiles with experts. In addition, four pairing food companies will take part so attendees can enjoy foods that go well with the drinks.
An official at Hyundai Department Store Pangyo said, "This event is designed so customers can directly experience products that won at the country's largest liquor awards," adding, "As it is open to everyone with no separate admission fee, it will be a chance to experience diverse drinking cultures."