A Question Sparked by a Bottle Leads to a Government Review The creator behind the YouTube channel “Sulikneunjip” (House of Ripening Liquor) bought “On The Lamp,” a rice wine co-created …
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K-Food’s Sales Channels Widen to Five Countries as Export Support Results Roll In
by J. Haanby J. HaanDeals in India and Saudi Arabia, promotion across the US and Europe South Korea has announced $24.2 million in export deals discussed with buyers in India and $11 million in …
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Two Countries, One Cooking Station, Many Kinds of Spicy Participants cooked Korean kkomak-muchim (seasoned blood cockles) and bibimbap alongside Chinese mala chicken salad. Rather than simply tasting finished dishes, they …
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Gochujang Becomes a Sauce: How Korean Flavors Are Blending into Everyday Global Meals
by J. Haanby J. HaanMeeting Gochujang Outside Traditional Korean Restaurants Along the chilled sandwich shelves at Tesco in the UK, shoppers can pick up a “Korean Style Spicy Gochujang Chicken Sandwich.” Down the high …
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Korean Food Exports Cross $10 Billion in a Record 253 Days on a Ramyeon Boom
by J. Haanby J. HaanHitting the $10 Billion Mark 19 Days Earlier Than Last Year South Korea’s agricultural and seafood exports have just crossed the $10 billion threshold in a record-breaking 253 days. The …
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Brand names on the mess hall tray: the fight for choice in Korea’s 2 trillion won military food market
by J. Haanby J. HaanFranchise burgers for dinner at a recruit training battalion At dinner time in the recruit training battalion of the Army’s 35th Infantry Division in Imsil County, North Jeolla Province, soldiers …
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K-Food & Dining
Government Bridges Chuseok Discounts and Export Strategies: The Dual Role of K-Food
by J. Haanby J. Haan20 Food Companies Discount 4,765 Products Ahead of Chuseok On September 8, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs gathered key food industry figures at the Korea Food Industry …
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Korean Snacks Built for Export Are Becoming Travelers’ Favorite Souvenirs
by J. Haanby J. HaanKorean products making the journey back in travelers’ suitcases Travelers returning from Vietnam are increasingly packing their bags with Orion’s “An” rice crackers and “C’est Bon” packaged bread. Meanwhile, reviews …
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Bonchon’s 300 Billion Won Acquisition Deal Signals a New Chapter for K-Food
by J. Haanby J. HaanThe Korean Chicken Brand Chosen by a Thai F&B Giant Minor Group, widely regarded as Thailand’s largest restaurant conglomerate, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bonchon International. The deal …
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Fruit-Flavored and BTS-Branded: How Soju Is Winning Over America as Korea Drinks Less
by J. Haanby J. HaanSoju and the Toad Take Center Stage at a California Festival At the ‘Jinro Chimaek Fest’ in California, various types of soju were lined up right next to Korean-style fried …
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