The government has selected 145 prominent and emerging companies to spearhead food exports, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said, as global demand for Korean cuisine is rapidly growing with the popularity of Korean culture.
Korean food is increasingly popular worldwide, becoming a daily staple as demand for home-style dishes rises, driven by K-content. However, infrastructure for its global expansion remains limited.
Korea's kimchi exports are expected to hit an all-time high this year amid rising global demand for Korean food, customs data showed Monday.
Kimchi in a kimono? A Spanish brand’s kimchi sauce product showing a woman in Japan's traditional dress and Chinese lettering on the label is drawing backlash in Korea for blurring the identity of the country’s iconic dish.
Australian pop star Troye Sivan stirred up Korean social media on Sunday after declaring his love for kimchi, posting “I love kimchi so much” on Instagram with a crying emoji.
President Lee Jae Myung praised Korean foods as the best for healthy eating during an interview with CNN, which aired on Saturday.
Cardi B has ignited a new wave of enthusiasm for Korean food after sharing a live broadcast of herself eating spicy tuna from Korea.
Edward Lee, a Korean American chef known for his appearances on Netflix’s cooking competition program, “Culinary Class Wars” (2024), will oversee a welcome dinner for leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Gyeongju.
A variety of Korean food products, including instant noodles, are displayed at Seoul Food 2025, held at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on June 10.
CJ CheilJedang began selling popular processed Korean food products like dumplings and rice meals in U.S. military base commissaries in Guam.
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