Edward Young-min Kwon

In this Korean name, the family name is Kwon.

Edward Young-min Kwon (born February 10, 1972)^[1] is a South Korean celebrity chef who has made a mission for himself to globalize Korean cuisine. Kwon has held many senior chef positions in luxury hotels in the United States, China, and the Middle East.^[1]

Edward Young-min Kwon

Background

Kwon was raised in Gangneung, a seaside town on the eastern coast of South Korea. Prior to his career as a culinary chef, he received an education at Gangneung Yeongdong College.^[2] Kwon had started his career at the Ritz-Carlton in Seoul and in 2001, transferred to San Francisco to work at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay.^[3] At age 32, Kwon decided to move back to South Korea to assume the position of executive sous chef at the W Hotel in Seoul.^[3] Soon after, Kwon went to China, and later became the hotel head chef at the Burj al-Arab Hotel in Dubai.^[3] In 2009, Kwon returned to Seoul .^[3] As of 2011, he hosted his own television show, Yes Chef.^[4]

Restaurants

Kwon owns three restaurants in Seoul. Eddie's Café, located in the Seocho District, is a restaurant that offers European/Western style food at a mid-range price.^[5] Located in Hannam-dong is a restaurant called "The Mixed One". The Mixed One is a California Multi cuisine bistro offering reasonable prices.^[5] The third restaurant, Lab XXIV, located in Cheongdam-dong, features contemporary European styled cuisine.^[6]