K-Food Reshapes New York's Industries – KOOM Festival 2025 Marks Korean Wave's Evolution from Culture to Commerce

Brooklyn's Navy Yard Transforms into Hub of Korean Innovation

Brooklyn's Navy Yard was filled with Korean innovation this October. Running from October 16-18, KOOM Festival 2025 evolved beyond a simple cultural festival into an industrial platform where K-food, entrepreneurship, technology, finance, and K-culture converged. Organized by United Korean Founders (UKF), the event brought together global investors, international partners, and over 100 Korean startups.