World Masters
Creating One World through Arts & Culture
Asia
Lee Jong-gil
  • FieldOther / Lactic Fermentation Bread
  • CountryKorea

 

A baking specialist creating healthy breads through 18-hour fermentation with lactic acid bacteria and yeast, enhancing the value of a local Gunsan artisanal bakery brand

 

∙ Owner and Baker, Gunsan Baguette Confectionery

∙ Designated Master Craftsman (Baking), Gunsan City (2022)

∙ Judge, international culinary competitions (World Chef Culinary Cup, Korea Challenge Cup)

∙ Gold Medal, MCC World Culinary Competition, Greece (2022)

∙ Gold Prize, Korea Challenge Cup International Culinary Competition (2023)

∙ Presidential Award, Korea International Culinary Competition (2021)

∙ Grand Prize, Seoul International Food Grand Prix (2020)

∙ Recipient of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award, among others (2019)