KIOOC X IOON
Olive Oil Basic Master Class
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Hotel NEWV
Learn with confidence how to taste, select,
use, pair with food, and describe olive oil.
Gain a responsible understanding of the health benefits of
olive oil, and join KIOOC as a Junior Taster.
KIOOC X IOON
Olive Oil Basic Master Class
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Hotel NEWV
Learn with confidence how to taste, select,
use, pair with food, and describe olive oil.
Gain a responsible understanding of the
health benefits of olive oil, and join KIOOC
as a Junior Taster.
360° Olive Oil Foundation
Premium Olive Oil
Fundamentals Master Class with KIOOC and IOON
For consumers, chefs, retailers, importers,
hotel and restaurant professionals, wellness
experts, and true food enthusiasts who want
to understand the remarkable health benefits
of olive oil and learn how to confidently taste,
select, use, pair, and communicate olive oil
to customers, this is a one-day premium olive
oil fundamentals master class.
Co-hosted by the Korea International Olive Oil
Competition (KIOOC)and the International
Olive Oil Network (IOON), this program
connects international olive oil education with
Korea’s growing premium food, wellness, retail,
and culinary industries.
This master class will be held at Hotel NEWV,
a modern venue located in the heart of
Gangnam, Seoul, Korea. With its contemporary
setting and excellent accessibility, the venue
provides an ideal environment for an immersive
international learning experience. The program
also includes guided olive oil tasting sessions
to support a structured and hands-on learning
experience.
WHY CHOOSE
THIS MASTER CLASS
Discover Beyond the Label
Olive oil is both a healthy fat and a cultural product. Interest in extra virgin olive oil is
rapidly growing in Korea as well.
Choosing Olive Oil
Labels and price alone cannot tell you
everything about olive oil. Learn how to
confidently select and appreciate olive oil.
MASTER CLASS
Through guided tastings and expert lectures,
learn the differences in quality and flavor,
and choose the right olive oil for every use.
Why Choose IOON and KIOOC Together
KIOOC x IOON
IOON and KIOOC together provide
participants with unique opportunities.
The best educational experience connected
to real competition exposure, and the opportunity to participate in KIOOC as a
Junior Taster. This is not just a course it is
a gateway to a broader olive oil learning ecosystem.
360° Olive Oil Foundation
Premium Olive Oil Fundamentals
Master Class with KIOOC and IOON
For consumers, chefs, retailers, importers, hotel and
restaurant professionals, wellness experts, and true food enthusiasts
who want to understand the remarkable health benefits of olive oil
and learn how to confidently taste, select, use, pair, and communicate olive oil
to customers, this is a one-day premium olive oil fundamentals master class.
Co-hosted by the Korea International Olive Oil Competition (KIOOC)
and the International Olive Oil Network (IOON), this program
connects international olive oil education with Korea’s growing
premium food, wellness, retail, and culinary industries.
This master class will be held at Hotel NEWV,
a modern venue located in the heart of Gangnam, Seoul, Korea.
With its contemporary setting and excellent accessibility, the venue
provides an ideal environment for an immersive international learning experience.
The program also includes guided olive oil tasting sessions
to support a structured and hands-on learning experience.
WHY CHOOSE
THIS MASTER CLASS
Discover Beyond the Label
Olive oil is both a healthy fat and a cultural product. Interest in extra virgin olive oil is
rapidly growing in Korea as well.
Choosing Olive Oil
Labels and price alone cannot tell you
everything about olive oil. Learn how to confidently select and appreciate olive oil.
MASTER CLASS
Through guided tastings and expert lectures,
learn the differences in quality and flavor,
and choose the right olive oil for every use.
Why Choose IOON and KIOOC Together
KIOOC x IOON
IOON and KIOOC together provide participants with unique opportunities.
The best educational experience connected to real competition exposure,
and the opportunity to participate in KIOOC as a Junior Taster.
This is not just a course — it is a gateway to a broader olive oil learning ecosystem.
