Bring home the bacon

Cho Yong-min, the director general of the National Institute of Animal Science, holds a briefing on the commercialization achievements of the pork breed “Nanchuk Matdon,” developed from Jeju black pigs, at the Sejong government complex on March 18.

2026-03-18

Antitrust regulator fines pork processors $2M for price-fixing

The antitrust regulator said Thursday it has imposed a combined fine of 3.15 billion won on nine pork processors for price-fixing through collusion on bid and quotation prices while supplying pork products to E-Mart.

2026-03-12

Retailers nationwide join in offering pork discounts for Samgyeopsal Day celebration

March 3 marks “Samgyeopsal Day” in Korea, an unofficial day of celebration for the famed pork belly cut. This year, the government aims to help more people join the celebration by offering discounts.

2026-03-02

Singapore to allow imports of nonprocessed Korean pork for first time

As the global appetite for K-content continues to grow, so too does the craving for K-food. This now includes handon, or fresh Korean pork, which just secured a coveted export route to Singapore.

2025-11-06

New tourism initiatives boost Busan's appeal for international travelers

Foreign tourist arrivals in Busan topped 2 million by July as the city capitalized on its reputation as a culinary destination, luring Taiwanese travelers in particular with promotions like dwaeji gukbap served onboard Tigerair Taiwan flights.

2025-09-04

Gov't cracks down on falsified country-of-origin meat labeling

The government launched a crackdown on importers, distributors and restaurants for falsifying the country of origin for meats, particularly in tourist areas, with duck found to be most mislabeled.

2025-08-25

Viral TikTok showing maggots at K-barbecue restaurant causes global kerfuffle

A viral TikTok video of maggots at a Korean barbecue restaurant in the Philippines has left some viewers confused about its origin.

2025-08-12

Koreans go vegan for boknal, swapping meat for creative veggie dishes

With growing interest in slower aging, animal rights and sustainable food culture, more Koreans are turning to plant-based meals during boknal — the three hottest days of summer in the lunar calendar traditionally marked by meat-heavy dishes.

2025-07-31