2022 JANUARY 6Korea preselections
Who will become the new Korean Chocolate Master and defend their country during the World Final?
The WCM Korea qualifying round will see some of the most talented chocolate chefs battle it out against each other. All for the title of Korea's next Chocolate Master.
Who will convince the jury with their take on what #TMRW tastes, looks and feels like? Join us on the 6th of January and find out!
MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Dongsuk Kim
CURRENT PLACE OF WORK
Professor at Seoul Hoseo College
FORMER WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- IKA / Culinary Olympics (2nd place with Korea team) 2012
- JW Marriott Seoul 2010
- Shilla Myungwa Confectionery Team 2007
Jung yeol Ha
CURRENT PLACE OF WORK
Owner of 'Kouter baking'
FORMER WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- The national baking contest 3rd place 2021
- IKA / Culinary Olympics 1st place 2019
- The Pro Baking King Contest 2nd place 2017
THE JURY
Seung Yun Lee
CURRENT PLACE OF WORK
Head of the Singapore Chocolate Academy Center
FORMER WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- 3rd place at the 2011 World Chocolate Masters
- 1st place at the 2011 World Chocolate Masters Asia Pacific selection round
Young Hoon Kim
CURRENT PLACE OF WORK
Consultant
FORMER WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Meilleur Ouvrier de France Glacier 2019
- World Pastry Cup:
* prize in chocolate entremet 2013
* prize in chocolate showpiece 2009
* prize in ice carving 2003
- 37th World Skills Competition bronze medal 2003
Eunhye Kim
CURRENT PLACE OF WORK
Owner of "Grace Kim Dessert Academy"
FORMER WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Winner of Korean national selection WCM 2018
- Huntervalley Chocolate Festival Chocolate Craft 3rd place 2014
- International Young Chef Challenge Chocolate Craft 2nd place 2013
Dongwoo Lee
CURRENT PLACE OF WORK
Owner of "Good Fortune Times"
FORMER WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Confectionery Craftsman Bakery Fair Jury President 2021
- World Confectionery and Bakery Competition IBA UIBC Cup Silver Medal 2015
- Korea industrial field professor 2012 - 2021
Youngseok Park
CURRENT PLACE OF WORK
Owner of "Bake House"
FORMER WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- International Skills Olympic National Team Competition Judge 2018
- Confectionery Craftsman Bakery Fair Jury President 2017-2018
- Korea Master Craftsman Confectionary Making 2010
Yongjae Lee
CURRENT PLACE OF WORK
Owner of "YANG-GWA Boutique L"
FORMER WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- World Pastry Cup National Selection Jury 2021
- France Baking World Cup Korea national team coach and general manager 2021
- Seoul International Bread Confectionery Competition Chocolate Craft Jury 2019
Youngtaek Jung
CURRENT PLACE OF WORK
Owner of "J.brown"
FORMER WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Former jury member WCM Final 2018
- The Chocolate Cake category at the Japan A3 Competition (1st place) 2008
- Korean winner WCM 2007
PRACTICAL
When?
6 January 2022
Where?
TOSTEM Bldg
16, Noryangin-ro 23ra-gil, Dongjack-gu,
Seoul, KOREA, 06902