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Did you know?: Fermented vegetable dish Kimchi

Kimchi, a fermented vegetable dish, is a staple dish in South Korea. There are hundreds of varieties available, but the one that Americans are most familiar with is made from salted napa cabbage and spices.

Tips for vegetarians in Korea

For various reasons, from protecting the environment to personal conviction and health awareness, vegetarians continue to increase in number every year in Korea and, subsequently, restaurants, bakeries, and dessert cafes for vegetarians are also on the rise.

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