Food
South Korea Set to Hit $1B in Ramen Exports in 2024
South Korea is set to surpass $1 billion in ramen exports in 2024 after experiencing a record-breaking shipment month in February.
The customs service reported a 23,000-ton ramen export in February, marking a 20% increase from the year prior.
Ramen exports hit a record $92.97 million in February 2024, up 31.5% from February 2023.
Culture
Eating Kimchi Daily Found To Prevent Weight Gain
Cabbage and radish kimchi were found to effectively lower obesity in both men and women in a clinical study conducted in South Korea.
A study involving over 115,000 adults revealed that those who consumed one to three servings of kimchi daily had a lower risk of obesity than those who ate less than a serving per day.
The high-fiber content in kimchi contributes to increased satiety, while its pre-and-probiotic properties support gut health.
Food
Bluefin Tuna Sells For Nearly $800,000 at Tokyo Auction
A massive bluefin tuna was sold for nearly $800,000 in an auction, making it the most expensive seafood at Tokyo’s largest fish market.
The ginormous bluefin tuna weighed almost 525 pounds and was purchased by a seafood wholesaler and sushi chain.
The next pitstop for the fish will be Onodera, a Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in the Tokyo’s Ginza district.
Culture
Chinese Food For Christmas Is Alive And Well According To Yelp and Google
The holiday tradition of eating Chinese food on Christmas is here to stay, according to search data from Yelp and Google.
Yelp’s searches for “Chinese Food” were 99% higher on Christmas than any other day in the month while Google’s search interest has peaked on Christmas every year since 2004.
A lack of restaurants open on Christmas has fueled the trend for American families over the past decades.
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