SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – There are roughly 650,000 enlisted soldiers serving in the South Korean military. Facing a million-strong force to the North, food is an essential part of the military in keeping soldiers in the best shape possible. The Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday that it has recently made several changes to [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean food safety watchdog said Monday that it will hold off inspection of imported food and drugs that are deemed to pose harm to human health starting in November. In a policy plan briefing of Prime Minister and Acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn on its policy direction for [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study by Gangnam Severance Hospital doctors revealed that insects, which are typically high in calories and protein, can improve the recovery process for patients undergoing surgical procedures. The study compared 20 patients who consumed food made of yellow worms, and 14 who were provided with typical hospital [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Prices of major food products in South Korea have risen recently, putting a larger burden on consumers already hit by the fallout from the worst outbreak of avian influenza, industry sources said Friday. Nongshim Co., the nation’s top instant noodle ramyeon maker, jacked up the average price of its [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Food and liquor products have been among the best-selling items at South Korean discount stores in 2016 as major chains have released a variety of home replacement meals and ready-to-eat products, industry data showed Friday. E-Mart, the nation’s largest chain operated by Shinsegae, said liquor was the most popular [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A rising number of five-star hotels in Seoul are offering halal foods in their restaurants to attract Muslim guests, a small but growing market, industry officials said Monday. The local travel and hospitality industry has sought ways to enhance convenience for a growing influx of Muslim tourists on the [...]
SEJONG, Nov. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s restaurant business fell into its severest slump in five years in September, state statistics showed Thursday, beaten by a protracted economic slowdown and worsened by an overcrowded market. The production index for restaurants in the month fell to 85.2, the lowest since 83.9 of September 2011, according [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Michelin Guide on Monday announced its highly regarded star selections for 24 restaurants in Seoul, giving the much-coveted three stars to two Korean restaurants with unique cuisine and quality service. In the first Michelin Red Guide for Seoul, Gaon, a fine Korean restaurant operated by ceramic maker Kwangjuyo, and [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The ASEAN Fair 2016 kicked off at COEX Wednesday with chefs and food and beverage businesses from ten ASEAN member nations participating. The fair will be highlighted by the ASEAN Food Festival and an exhibit of ASEAN food and beverage products, providing ASEAN companies (some 100 participants) the opportunity [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A traditional Korean food festival kicked off on Friday to introduce the representative seasonal dishes which are essential to the Korean mind, body and soul. The “2016 K-Food Festival” organized by the state-run Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will continue through Saturday at the eastern square of COEX in southern [...]