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Six islanders in Gunsan hospitalized after eating pufferfish

Residents on a small island off the coast of Gunsan, North Jeolla, were hospitalized late Tuesday after suffering poisoning symptoms from pufferfish they had cooked and eaten themselves, local authorities said Wednesday.

2026-01-14

'Culinary Class Wars' season 2 comes to an end after an immersive, talent-filled ride

Netflix’s cooking survival show “Culinary Class Wars” (2024-) came to an end on Tuesday, with White Spoon returnee chef Choi Kang-rok taking the title in the second season.

2026-01-13

Gov't to hold weekly supply reviews of key agricultural, livestock products

The government will designate key agricultural and livestock products each month and hold weekly supply reviews chaired by vice ministers, as part of efforts to address food supply instability.

2026-01-12

Food exports hit record high in 2025

Korea's exports of food and agriculture-related products reached a record high of $13.62 billion in 2025, driven by the global popularity of Korean food products, such as ramyeon, or instant noodles, as well as sauces and fruits.

2026-01-12

First lady hosts luncheon for Chinese women serving as bridges in bilateral relations during state visit

Korean first lady Kim Hea Kyung hosted on Monday a luncheon for Chinese women who serve as bridges for Seoul-Beijing relations during President Lee Jae Myung's state visit to China.

2026-01-05

Korea expands energy bill relief as inflation pressures persist

Korea’s consumer inflation slowed to 2.1 percent last year, the weakest pace in five years, official data showed on Wednesday, though rising food and energy prices driven by a weak won continued to strain household budgets.

2026-01-01

Sensational sweets: The viral food trends that made Koreans drool in 2025

At the end of every year, there are awards for the music that echoed across streets, the films that lingered and the dramas that kept people waiting week after week.

2025-12-31

North Korea’s food output rises as wheat production jumps, South Korean agency says

Noodles and bread are appearing more often in North Korean diets as the government promotes flour-based foods to address chronic shortages and reduce reliance on rice. New data shows that this shift is being reflected in agricultural output.

2025-12-24

Korea sets annual food export target for 2030 at $21 billion

Korea aims to annually export $21 billion worth of foodstuffs by 2030 on the back of the soaring global popularity of Korean culture, the Agriculture Ministry said on Tuesday, vowing to make utmost efforts to support food exports.

2025-12-23

CJ Group chairman reviews regional expansion in food, entertainment and beauty on UAE trip

Lee Jae-hyun, chairman of CJ Group, visited the United Arab Emirates to meet senior government officials and review plans to expand the conglomerate’s food, entertainment and beauty businesses across the Middle East.

2025-12-17