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How kimchi, a Korean staple, became a global phenomenon

Nov 22, 2023
Nov. 22 is Kimchi Day. And the global market for these fermented vegetables is booming.
Kimchi has been classified as an item of intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
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Socially anxious? Try some kimchi

Jun 19, 2015
The consumption of fermented foods is connected to lower levels of anxiety, study says.