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McDonald’s to launch Big Arch burger in South Korea on Oct. 22
McDonald’s South Korea will launch the Big Arch burger on Oct.
22.
The new item is a large burger that was tested in Portugal, Germany and Canada in 2024 before its rollout expanded to other markets.
It became a top-selling large burger in France after launching there in 2025, and it became a regular menu item in Britain and Ireland this year after limited-time sales.
The South Korean version has two 113-gram beef patties, three slices of white cheddar, lettuce, pickles and raw onion.
It also includes crispy onions and a special sauce, ingredients intended to add texture and flavor.
The launch brings the burger to South Korean customers, though no details were given about how long it will be available.
McDonald’s Korea will launch the Big Arch burger in South Korea on Oct. 22.
The company announced the launch on Oct. 19.
The burger includes two 113-gram pure beef patties and three slices of white Cheddar cheese.
It also contains lettuce, pickles, raw onion, crispy onions and a dedicated sauce.
The Big Arch was tested in Portugal, Germany and Canada in 2024 before expanding to other markets.
- Who
- McDonald’s Korea.
- What
- It will launch the Big Arch burger in South Korea.
- When
- Oct. 22, 2026.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The Big Arch was tested in Portugal, Germany and Canada.
The burger launched in France and became McDonald’s top-selling large burger there.
McDonald’s Korea announced it would launch the Big Arch in South Korea.
McDonald’s Korea is scheduled to launch the burger.
- Launch date
- Oct. 22, 2026
- Announcement date
- Oct. 19, 2026
- Beef patties
- Two, each weighing 113 grams
- Cheese
- Three slices of white Cheddar
- Prior testing markets
- Portugal, Germany and Canada
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What people are saying
The Big Arch, which received a good response in major global markets, will also be introduced to domestic customers.