Korea Expo Showcases Korean Food, Beauty and Lifestyle Brands in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, California — Korea Expo LA 2026 took place at Magic Box LA at The Reef, located at 1933 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, California, from October 22 to 24. The event brought together vendors showcasing Korean products, food, beverages, coffee, tea, and beauty items. Visitors had opportunities to discover brands, sample products, and watch demonstrations. Presence News reporter Maria Cornejo covered the event.

The shopping booths allowed visitors to explore products, ask vendors questions, and learn more about the brands represented at the expo. Attendees could also sample selected foods and watch product demonstrations.

Food and Beverages Offer Visitors a Taste of Korean Products

Food and beverage vendors showcased a variety of products, while K-snack vendors offered samples that allowed visitors to try selected items before purchasing them.

Seoul Sauce offered visitors samples of its sauces served with crackers.

A representative of Seoul Sauce showcases Korean chili-based sauces at Korea Expo LA 2026 in Los Angeles, California, on October 22, 2026. The vendor displayed sauce products and promotional materials during the three-day expo featuring Korean food, beverages, beauty products, and lifestyle brands. Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News.

The tasting gave visitors an opportunity to sample the sauces and experience their spicy flavor.

Coffee and tea were also featured at the expo. Representatives of Naeja & Co. and Stereoscope demonstrated pour-over coffee preparation by pouring water through a coffee filter. Their booth showcased coffee and tea products and gave visitors an opportunity to learn about the offerings.

Representatives of Naeja & Co. and Stereoscope prepare coffee using a pour-over brewing method at Korea Expo LA 2026 in Los Angeles, California, on October 22, 2026. The booth showcased coffee and tea products during the three-day expo highlighting Korean brands. Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News.

Other vendors displayed products for attendees to explore. Nicekekki showcased its plant-based ice cream, while HABITRA presented skincare products.

A vendor displays HABITRA skincare products at Korea Expo LA 2026 in Los Angeles, California, on October 22, 2026. The expo featured Korean beauty brands alongside food, beverages, and other consumer products. Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News.

Beauty Presentations Highlight Skin Tones and Makeup

The expo also featured a beauty presentation titled “K-Beauty Meets Melanin,” which focused on skincare and makeup for different skin tones.

Presenters discuss skincare formulation and darker skin tones during a beauty presentation at Korea Expo LA 2026 in Los Angeles, California, on October 22, 2026. Photo by Maria Cornejo/Presence News.

The session introduced participants to skincare considerations for different skin tones and demonstrated makeup application techniques. Audience members could also answer questions and participate in opportunities to win products.

An Opportunity to Discover Emerging Brands

Korea Expo LA gave visitors opportunities to explore participating brands, ask vendors questions, and watch product demonstrations before making purchasing decisions.

Through its shopping booths, food samples, beverage demonstrations, and beauty presentations, the expo brought together businesses and visitors interested in Korean products and beauty trends.

Editor’s Disclaimer: This article is based on on-site observations and reporting by Presence News reporter Maria Cornejo. The article is intended to provide readers with an informational overview of Korea Expo LA and its participating vendors, products, and presentations. Mentions of businesses and products are for informational purposes and do not constitute endorsements by Presence News.

Maria Cornejo

Maria Cornejo is a Staff Writer and award-winning Photojournalist with Presence News based in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. She regularly covers community events, entertainment, business, culture, and human-interest stories throughout Southern California, where her reporting has led to numerous invitations to local events and community gatherings. Maria began her journalism career at just 13 years old and has written for The Union Newspaper and Warrior Life Magazine. She is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton and is also the host of the Everything Entertainment & Inspiration podcast. Combining professional journalism with visual storytelling, Maria produces original reporting and photography that highlights the people, organizations, and events shaping the South Bay community. One of her most recognized contributions to Presence News is South Bay Galleria Isn’t Closing — Here’s What’s Actually Happening, one of the publication’s most-viewed articles. As a Staff Writer, Maria is committed to accurate, people-first journalism through firsthand reporting, original photography, and meaningful storytelling that informs and connects readers with their local communities. She can be contacted at: mariacornejo27@gmail.com More by Maria Cornejo

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