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South Korea’s kimchi industry squeezed by cheap imports, climate change
May 10, 2026
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South Korea’s national dish is under threat. The country now imports more Kimchi than it exports. More restaurants are buying cheaper Chinese-made versions. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Seoul, South Korea. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #SouthKorea #Kimchi #Korea #FoodCulture #ClimateChange #ChineseImports #Farmers #Agriculture #Seoul #AlJazeeraEnglish
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