Seoul marks Michelin decade
Michelin’s 10th anniversary in Korea landed with 46 starred restaurants across Seoul and Busan and 233 restaurants recognized in total. The milestone underscores a decade of Seoul’s rise as a global dining capital. (seoulkoreaasia.com)
The MICHELIN Guide unveiled its Seoul & Busan 2026 selection at SIGNIEL Busan on March 5, 2026, with the ceremony staged overlooking Haeundae Beach. (guide.michelin.com) Inspector notes said this 10th‑anniversary edition registered a record ten newly awarded or promoted MICHELIN Stars — the most since the Guide’s debut in Korea in 2017. (guide.michelin.com) The city breakdown shows Seoul’s selection at 178 restaurants — including 42 MICHELIN‑starred addresses (1 Three‑Star, 10 Two‑Star, 31 One‑Star) — while Busan’s selection totals 55 restaurants with four One‑Star venues. (guide.michelin.com) Mingles, led by chef Kang Min‑goo, retained its Three MICHELIN Stars for a second consecutive year, remaining Korea’s sole three‑star listing in the 2026 guide. (guide.michelin.com) Promotions and newcomers included Mosu and Sosuheon moving into the Two‑Star bracket and multiple new One‑Star additions such as Collage, GiwaKang, SAN, and Sushi Kanesaka on the official stars list. (guide.michelin.com) The Bib Gourmand roster expanded to 71 restaurants (51 in Seoul, 20 in Busan) with eight new entries — five in Seoul and three in Busan — and the guide also flagged several Green Star recognitions in the 2026 release. (guide.michelin.com)
