Hyeonbin Park, sommelier at Restaurant Solbam in Seoul, has been named the winner of the 2026 Korea National Best Sommelier Contest, held this past week (November 7–8) in Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Organised by the Korea International Sommelier Association (KISA), an ASI member association, the 22nd edition of the national competition brought together leading Korean sommeliers to demonstrate their knowledge, tasting abilities and practical service skills. The competition challenged participants’ skills across a broad range of beverages, reflecting the diverse expertise required of today’s professional sommeliers.
Park’s victory represents another significant milestone in his professional career. Having previously earned the prestigious ASI Diploma Gold certification in 2024, he continues to distinguish himself as part of Korea’s accomplished community of sommeliers.
ASI congratulates Hyeonbin Park on this achievement and recognises the continued efforts of KISA in supporting professional excellence and advancing sommellerie in the Republic of Korea.
