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Four starch makers hit with record fine for fixing prices

The fair trade watchdog hit the producer with the largest collusion penalty at $488 million for a single case in the country's history.

2026.7.7

Visitors at SIAL Paris taste Korean food brands' products showcased at the food innovation trade show held from Oct. 19 through Oct. 23 at Paris Nord Villepinte, France. [OURHOME]

K-food highlights sustainability, convenience at SIAL Paris

Sustainability and convenience were on the mind of Korean food brands as they showcased their products — many of them highlighting their plant-based or ready-to-eat items — at SIAL Paris, Europe’s largest food innovation trade show.

2024.10.22

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Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryeong, fifth from left, and representatives from six kimchi producers at Museum Kimchikan in Jongno District, central Seoul [AGRICULTURE MINSITRY]

Gov't to turn up the heat on support for kimchi exports amid global popularity

The Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs minister vowed support measures to help kimchi exporters like the six companies in attendance maintain their edge.

2024.5.30

A visitor takes a picture with Nongshim’s raccoon dog character for Neoguri at the Korea Expo 2024 held at the Porte de Versailles exhibition hall in Paris, France. [TOGO COMMUNICATION]

K-food a hit in Paris at Korea Expo 2024

Some 200 Korean companies brought their best to the second Korea Expo in Paris, France.

2024.5.28

'Squid Game' (2021) actor Lee Jung-jae, left, and Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon pose for a photo after eating together at a restaurant in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Sunday. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Daesang shares skyrocket on news of heir's partner having dinner with justice minister

The news of Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon and "Squid Game" star Lee Jung-jae dining together has led to a sharp increase in the stock prices of Daesang Holdings, where Lee's partner Lim Sae-ryung serves as vice chairman.

2023.11.29

Clockwise from the top: Melona ice cream, Bodle Bodle Cheese Ramen, Jongga kimchi, Tofu bar [BINGGRAE, OTTOGI, DAESANG, PULMUONE]

[K-FOOD GOES GLOBAL] Korean food makers twist local flavors to tempt global taste buds

Due to a scarcity of selling locations, few Koreans are aware of the Tofu Bar, a seasoned stick of tofu. But if you head to any convenience store in Japan, chances are you will find several types of Tofu Bars occupying shelves.

2023.7.20

Left: A twenty-four-year-old Estonian, whose online moniker is Mai, left, tries a variety of Korean instant noodles with her friend in one of her YouTube videos. Mai runs her own YouTube channel, “Kimchi Ghost Mai,” which has about 26,900 subscribers. Right: Thirty-five-year-old Austin Givens lives in Daejeon and uploads YouTube videos of him trying out Korean delicacies in local restaurants. He runs his own YouTube channel, “Eating What is Given,” which has over 116,000 subscribers. [KIMCHI GHOST MAI, AUSTIN GIVENS]

[K-FOOD GOES GLOBAL] The art of bringing K-food overseas through culture

For a 24-year-old Estonian, who goes by the online moniker Mai, having Korean food means creating a bond with one of her favorite K-pop artists, BTS. She runs a YouTube channel named Kimchi Ghost Mai, where she posts videos on a wide...

2023.7.18

Daesang aims to expand U.S. presence with Lucky deal

Korea's leading kimchi maker, Daesang Corp. said Monday it has acquired U.S. food company Lucky Foods in a bid to expand its kimchi business in the United States.

2023.6.19

Daesang's kimchi advertisement on Times Square in New York [DAESANG]

Daesang to promote its kimchi in Times Square through Nov. 6

Daesang is displaying advertisements for its kimchi in Times Square, New York, aiming to promote the food in the United States.

2022.10.12

Daesang's kimchi factory in the City of Industry, California. [DAESANG]

Daesang's California kimchi factory starts production

Daesang, the maker of Jongga kimchi, has opened a new kimchi factory in California, the company announced Tuesday.

2022.3.29