More bang for your 'tteok'

A rice cake shop at Bujeon Market in Busan bustles as workers prepare fresh products on Feb. 9, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, when a traditional Korean rice cake soup is eaten.

2026-02-09

Rice consumption falls to record low in 2025

Koreans' rice consumption fell to a record low in 2025 as changing diets and eating habits continued to reduce demand, government data showed Thursday.

2026-01-22

Rising rice prices in Japan offer export opportunity for Korea, ever so slightly

Soaring rice prices in Japan have triggered a wave of panic buying this year — a stark contrast to Korea, where an expected oversupply is opening the door for exports, although Korean rice still faces hurdles such as high tariff barriers.

2025-12-28

Rice production falls for fourth consecutive year

Korea’s rice production this year is estimated at around 3.54 million tons — a slight decline from last year's output and the second-lowest level on record.

2025-11-13

North eating more jjajangmyeon, other flour-based foods to counteract food shortages

As North Korea promotes flour-based foods to address its chronic food shortages, jjajangmyeon, or black bean noodles, is enjoying a surge in popularity.

2025-10-15

Gov't to take some rice off market to stabilize prices

The Korean government plans to remove 100,000 tons of rice from the market this year to stabilize prices, as reduced consumption and growing processed rice demand contribute to a projected production surplus.

2025-10-13

Rice production projected to fall for 4th year in a row

Korea's rice output is projected to fall for the fourth consecutive year. This would mark the second lowest annual production level on record.

2025-10-02

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

Breaking the rice

The average retail price of a 20-kilogram (44-pound) bag of rice has surpassed the symbolic psychological barrier of 60,000 won ($43), reaching 60,294 won as of Sept. 2, according to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation.

2025-09-03

Colorful crops: Daewangnimpyo rice represents royal tradition

A colorful rice plant design promotes the Daewangnimpyo rice brand in Yeoju, Gyeonggi, on August 17. This premium rice, linked to the royal tradition, is based on Jachae rice.

2025-08-17

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