KORA
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KORA
Exclusive for Members only
KORA
Exclusive for Members only
KORA helps members find the best shopping centres and negotiate favourable lease terms, offering priority access to Sydney’s premier retail locations. We maximise available incentives (such as rent subsidies, fit-out support, and marketing assistance) to secure optimal retail spaces.
KORA helps members access top shopping centres and secure favourable leases, with priority entry to Sydney’s prime retail locations. We also maximise incentives like rent subsidies, fit-out support, and marketing assistance to achieve the best outcomes.
KORA helps members find the best shopping centres and negotiate favourable lease terms, offering priority access to Sydney’s premier retail locations. We maximise available incentives (such as rent subsidies, fit-out support, and marketing assistance) to secure optimal retail spaces.
Entry to
Shopping Centres
Entry to
Shopping Centres
Entry to
Shopping Centres
30+
30+
30+
Trusted by founders & business owners
Trusted by founders & business owners
Who we are
KORA, Your Trusted Partner in Australia
KORA, Your Trusted Partner in Australia
KORA, Your Trusted Partner in Australia
Proven experience, reliable support for your restaurant journey in Australia.
Suppliers & Partners
Suppliers & Partners
Logistics, legal,
finance,
education, etc.
Logistics, legal,
finance,
education, etc.
Korean Restaurants Association
Korean Restaurants Association
Korean Restaurants Association
Sydney
Korean Garden
Project
Sydney
Korean Garden
Project
Sydney
Korean Garden
Project
Business Members
Business Members
Restaurant owners,
prospective
entrepreneurs
Restaurant owners,
prospective
entrepreneurs
With 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, we have built a solid foundation in restaurant management, operations, and industry innovation.
With 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, we have built a solid foundation in restaurant management, operations, and industry innovation.
With 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, we have built a solid foundation in restaurant management, operations, and industry innovation.
Over the past 9 years as an incorporated association, we've advanced our mission by advocating for industry standards, supporting members, and fostering strong partnerships across the food and hospitality sectors.
Over the past 9 years as an incorporated association, we've advanced our mission by advocating for industry standards, supporting members, and fostering strong partnerships across the food and hospitality sectors.
Over the past 9 years as an incorporated association, we've advanced our mission by advocating for industry standards, supporting members, and fostering strong partnerships across the food and hospitality sectors.
Years of industry experience
Years of industry experience
Years of industry experience
Partners you can connect with
Partners you can connect with
Partners you can connect with
Experts supporting your business
Experts supporting your business
Experts supporting your business
Seminars held to share knowledge
Seminars held to share knowledge
Seminars held to share knowledge
Benefits
Exclusive for Members only
KORA provides a wide range of support and services essential for success in Australia’s food industry.
Design & Category 1 Works
Design & Category 1 Works
Design Approval
Design Approval
Design Approval refers to the formal process where a tenant must submit their proposed shop design and interior fit-out plans to the landlord or shopping centre management for review and approval before construction begins.
Design Approval refers to the formal process where a tenant must submit their proposed shop design and interior fit-out plans to the landlord or shopping centre management for review and approval before construction begins.
Submitting floor plans, 3D renderings, and material specifications
Submitting floor plans, 3D renderings, and material specifications
Ensuring compliance with the centre’s design guidelines and safety regulations
Ensuring compliance with the centre’s design guidelines and safety regulations
Coordination with base building elements (e.g., fire exits, HVAC, lighting)
Coordination with base building elements (e.g., fire exits, HVAC, lighting)
Final sign-off from the landlord or centre management
Final sign-off from the landlord or centre management
Category 1 Base Building Works
Category 1 Base Building Works
Category 1
Base Building Works
Typically refers to the fundamental construction works completed by the landlord or developer
Typically refers to the fundamental construction works completed by the landlord or developer
Retail / F&B
Retail / F&B
Cat 1
Cat 1
Mechanical work 1500l/s ~7000l/s
Main services (electricity, water, HVAC points)
Fire safety systems (sprinklers, alarms)
Shopfront structure
Access provisions
- Mechanical work 1500l/s ~7000l/s
- Main services (electricity, water, HVAC points)
- Fire safety systems (sprinklers, alarms)
- Shopfront structure
- Access provisions
Supply & Resources
Supply & Resources
Reliable supply of ingredients and
essential resources.
Reliable supply of ingredients and
essential resources.
Food Supply Network
Reliable ingredient and product sourcing secured through KORA partnerships.
Reliable ingredient and product sourcing secured through KORA partnerships.
Kitchen equipment
Equipment Benefits
Discounts through partnered dealerships
Discounts through partnered dealerships
Members Save Up to 30%
On Kitchen Equipment
On Kitchen Equipment
Kitchen equipment
Equipment Benefits
Discounts through partnered dealerships
Members Save Up to 30%
On Kitchen Equipment
Marketing & Growth
Marketing & Growth
Support to promote your brand and drive growth.
Support to promote your brand and drive growth.
Promotion Support
Marketing production, media exposure, and event coverage to boost visibility.
Marketing production, media exposure, and event coverage to boost visibility.
Marketing production, media exposure, and event coverage to boost visibility.
Business Connections
Joint marketing and collaboration through KORA’s trusted partner network.
Joint marketing and collaboration through KORA’s trusted partner network.
Joint marketing and collaboration through KORA’s trusted partner network.
Networking & Events
Exclusive access to forums, seminars, and government & Korean F&B partnerships.
Exclusive access to forums, seminars, and government & Korean F&B partnerships.
Exclusive access to forums, seminars, and government & Korean F&B partnerships.
Influencer List
Connect with influencers who can boost your visibility in the community.
Connect with influencers who can boost your visibility in the community.
Connect with influencers who can boost your visibility in the community.
Operations & Management
Operations & Management
Operations & Management
Proven processes to run your business with ease.
Proven processes to run your business with ease.
Proven processes to run your business with ease.
Learn More
Point of System
Kiosk
KDS (Kitchen Display System)
QR Order
Booking
Sales Report
Stock Management
Loyalty Program
Staff Management
Claim Your Member Benefits Today!
Claim Your Member Benefits Today!
Claim Your Member Benefits Today!
Process
How to Build and Launch with KORA
KORA supports you every step, from membership to opening your restaurant.
Join
Join
Legal finance
Leasing
Design
Council
Approval
Fitout
&
Equipment
Marketing
POS / Restaurant
System
Opening
Become
a KORA member
and unlock benefits
Get expert advice
on design, location,
and licensing.
Install POS
and management tools
for smooth operations.
Get
kitchen equipment
with member discounts.
Prepare
staff and operation
for opening day.
Open
your restaurant
with confidence.
Become
a KORA member
and unlock benefits
Get expert advice on design, location, and licensing.
Install POS
and management tools
for smooth operations.
Join
Consulting
System
Setup
04
Fitout
&
Equipment
05
Marketing
POS / Restaurant
System
Opening
06
Become
a KORA member
and unlock benefits
Get expert advice
on design, location,
and licensing.
Install POS
and management tools
for smooth operations.
Get equipment
with member discounts.
Prepare
staff and operation
for opening day.
Open
your restaurant
with confidence.
History
Our Ongoing Journey
Introducing the milestones and core initiatives that have driven the growth of the Korean food industry in Australia.
01
Food Safety in NSW and the Role of City of Sydney
Food safety in NSW is managed across federal, state, and local levels. The City of Sydney conducts thousands of inspections each year and enforces compliance through warnings, improvement notices, fines, closures, and prosecutions to maintain high food safety standards.
Food Safety in NSW and the Role of City of Sydney
Food safety in NSW is managed across federal, state, and local levels. The City of Sydney conducts thousands of inspections each year and enforces compliance through warnings, improvement notices, fines, closures, and prosecutions to maintain high food safety standards.
Food Regulation Partnership
- Clarifies local government roles - Strengthens food safety coordination - Enables faster emergency and recall response - Provides a consultation forum
Food Regulation Partnership
- Clarifies local government roles - Strengthens food safety coordination - Enables faster emergency and recall response - Provides a consultation forum
02
03
Officially Certified Association by the Australian Government
In 2016, KORA was formally registered with NSW Fair Trading, becoming the only Korean restaurant association in Australia.
Officially Certified Association by the Australian Government
In 2016, KORA was formally registered with NSW Fair Trading, becoming the only Korean restaurant association in Australia.
Building a Korea–Australia Food Safety Network
In collaboration with the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and Australian government agencies, KORA has established a trusted foundation for strengthening hygiene regulations and safety standards.
Building a Korea–Australia Food Safety Network
In collaboration with the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and Australian government agencies, KORA has established a trusted foundation for strengthening hygiene regulations and safety standards.
04
05
Practical Support for the Korean Food Industry
From group purchasing and equipment support to training seminars and chef placement, KORA provides a wide range of services essential for successful restaurant operations.
Practical Support for the Korean Food Industry
From group purchasing and equipment support to training seminars and chef placement, KORA provides a wide range of services essential for successful restaurant operations.
Sydney Korean Garden
Growing the Korean Garden Together
Growing the Korean Garden Together
Growing the Korean Garden Together
KORA is promoting the KOREA Garden Project to introduce Korean culture to Australian society and
strengthen the presence of the Korean food industry.
KORA is promoting the KOREA Garden Project to introduce Korean culture to Australian society and
strengthen the presence of the Korean food industry.
KORA is promoting the KOREA Garden Project to introduce Korean culture to Australian society and
strengthen the presence of the Korean food industry.
How We Fund the Garden
A Strong Foundation with KORA
A Strong Foundation with KORA
Sydney Korean Garden secures a transparent and stable financial base through KORA supportand partnerships with businesses and government.
Celebration
Connections
Roots
Sydney
Korean Garden
Sydney Korean Garden
A Space That Connects
With Activity Spaces linked to walking paths and the food court, the garden will bring together generations and cultures.
Stage for Celebration
Through K-Culture & Franchise, the garden will host K-pop performances, Korean brands, and food experiences for all to enjoy.
A Garden of Our Roots
Inspired by The Ground Concept, the garden will embody Korean heritage and memory through natural, symbolic design.
Sydney Korean Garden
Explore more of our garden story!
How We Fund the Garden
A Strong Foundation with KORA
Sydney Korean Garden secures a transparent and stable financial base through KORA supportand partnerships with businesses and government.
Celebration
Connections
Roots
Sydney Korean Garden
A Space That Connects
With Activity Spaces linked to walking paths and the food court, the garden will bring together generations and cultures.
Stage for Celebration
Through K-Culture & Franchise, the garden will host K-pop performances, Korean brands, and food experiences for all to enjoy.
A Garden of Our Roots
Inspired by The Ground Concept, the garden will embody Korean heritage and memory through natural, symbolic design.
FAQ
Got Questions?
Explore membership benefits and the joining process at a glance.
What benefits do members receive?
Members can access networking events, industry reports, seminars, and policy advisory services, along with promotional opportunities through KORA channels and partner discounts. Additionally, they receive discounts on Grand Woosung kitchen equipment and store operation essentials, as well as support for entry into major Sydney shopping malls.
What benefits do members receive?
Members can access networking events, industry reports, seminars, and policy advisory services, along with promotional opportunities through KORA channels and partner discounts. Additionally, they receive discounts on Grand Woosung kitchen equipment and store operation essentials, as well as support for entry into major Sydney shopping malls.
What benefits do members receive?
Members can access networking events, industry reports, seminars, and policy advisory services, along with promotional opportunities through KORA channels and partner discounts. Additionally, they receive discounts on Grand Woosung kitchen equipment and store operation essentials, as well as support for entry into major Sydney shopping malls.
How does KORA actually support entry into the Australian market?
How does KORA actually support entry into the Australian market?
How does KORA actually support entry into the Australian market?
Who can become a member?
Who can become a member?
Who can become a member?
How can I become a member?
How can I become a member?
How can I become a member?
Is there a membership fee?
Is there a membership fee?
Is there a membership fee?
Ready to claim your benefits?
Contact
Contact Us
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Process
How to Build and Launch with KORA
KORA supports you every step, from membership to opening your restaurant.
Join
01
Legal finance
Leasing
02
03
Design
Council
Approval
Become
a KORA member
and unlock benefits
Get expert advice on design, location, and licensing.
Install POS
and management tools
for smooth operations.
04
Fitout &
Equipment
05
Marketing
POS /
Restaurant
System
Opening
06
Get equipment
with member discounts.
Prepare
staff and operation
for opening day.
Open
your restaurant
with confidence.