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Korean kimchi is increasingly popular around the world.

TH (according to VNA) January 13, 2025 07:28

Along with the strong development of the Hallyu wave, Korean cuisine is increasingly popular globally, and kimchi - a famous side dish of this country - also recorded a record high export level.

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Kimchi served with smoked pork at a family home in Donghae, South Korea

According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, kimchi exports hit a new record high of 47,100 tons in 2024, up 6.9% from the previous year. The export value of the item also hit a new peak of $163.6 million in 2024, up 5.2% from the previous year.

The ministry said that despite some disadvantages such as disruptions in cabbage supply due to climate change and higher transportation costs, kimchi exports have grown steadily thanks to its increasing popularity overseas. Kimchi is considered one of Korea's representative foods and is an easy-to-eat fermented food item.

According to data, South Korea exported kimchi to 95 countries last year, with the top five countries being Japan, the United States, the Netherlands, Canada and Australia, respectively.

TH (according to VNA)
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