PHOTOS: Annual expo showcases thousands of coffee and beverage brands

By Han Jun-gu Posted : November 21, 2025, 16:15 Updated : November 21, 2025, 16:19
Coffee beans sit at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Coffee beans are seen at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
SEOUL, November 21 (AJP) -The Seoul International Café Show kicked off its four-day run at COEX in southern Seoul on Wednesday.

Held every November, the annual event provides a key business platform for coffee and beverage makers, as well as related companies in the booming industry.
 
Visitors smell coffee at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors look around booths at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
Cafe Show 2025 takes place at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors look around booths at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
Tarts line up at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Desserts are displayed at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
The show features a wide range of products beyond coffee including tea, bakeries, desserts, alcoholic beverages, and café equipment.
 
Visitors learn how to brew coffee at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors learn how to brew coffee at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors experience coffee tasting at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors look around booths at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
Breads stack up at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors look around booths at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
Some 631 companies from 35 countries participated in this year's event, showcasing nearly 4,000 brands.

The first two days of the event are reserved for buyers, industry professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs, with the final two days open to the general public.
 
A barista brews coffee at a booth at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors look around booths at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
Chocolates sit on display at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors look around booths at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors taste bread at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors look around booths at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors can sample coffee, take part in aroma tests, and try a variety of baked goods and desserts at booths.

The show also offers opportunities for business consultations and information exchange.
 
Visitors browse cups at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors look around booths at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
People taste desserts at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors look around booths at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
A coffee machine stands on display at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Coffee-related equipment and machines are displayed at a booth at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
A visitor tries a coffee grinder at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors look around booths at the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors experience coffee tasting at Cafe Show 2025 held at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors look around booths the annual Seoul International Café Show at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
Cafe Show 2025 takes place at COEX in southern Seoul Nov 20 2025 AJP Han Jun-gu
The annual Seoul International Café Show bustles with visitors at COEX in southern Seoul on Nov. 20, 2025. AJP Han Jun-gu
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