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Chef Daeik Kim was born in Gangwon Province, Korea, and discovered his passion for cooking at an early age. He began his culinary journey in some of Korea’s most renowned kitchens, where he trained in a wide range of cuisines including Italian, French, Japanese, and Chinese. Seeking to deepen his expertise, he moved to New York to study at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and joined Jungsik New York upon graduation in 2018. Chef Kim strives to reinterpret Korean cuisine through innovative techniques and globally inspired ingredients. With deep respect for tradition, he brings a modern perspective that elevates Korean flavors while making them accessible and compelling to a global audience. To him, cuisine is more than a craft—it is a universal language that conveys emotion, shares stories, and bridges cultures. He believes that great food transcends borders, languages, and backgrounds, and has the power to connect people from all walks of life. His mission is to help the world experience the elegance, depth, and spirit of modern Korean cuisine, and to establish its identity as a vital part of the global culinary conversation. For Chef Kim, a chef’s responsibility extends beyond the plate. He leads with integrity, mentors the next generation, and continuously explores how to create sustainable and meaningful culinary experiences. Honoring tradition while relentlessly pursuing innovation—this is the path he follows every day in the kitchen.