consumption

How Korea Consumes 90% of the World’s Whelks

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The Story Behind Yudong Golbaengi Introduction: Korea’s Unique Seafood Obsession Did you know 90% of all whelks caught worldwide end up in Korea? British fishermen catch these sea snails exclusively for Korean consumers, and many don’t even know what they taste like. While Europeans consider whelks rubbery and unappetizing, these creatures have made many British … Read more

South Korea’s Ambitious Push for a Plastic-Free Future

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South Korea’s Ambitious Push for a Plastic-Free Future The Gap Between Rhetoric and Action South Korea is recognized internationally for its strong environmental rhetoric, with leaders like “President Lee Jae Myung” promising bold moves such as a national roadmap for phasing out plastics by 2025. However, the nation’s stance at global forums like the recent … Read more