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Korean food

South Korea’s ramyeon exports hit new record of $1.9b, driven by US and China markets

China and the US together account for more than 40 per cent of South Korea’s ramyeon exports.
China and the US together account for more than 40 per cent of South Korea’s ramyeon exports.

Culinary Class Wars 2 chefs ride popularity wave, led by Michelin-starred Son Jong-won

Celebrated Son Jong-won is said to be South Korea’s most followed chef on Instagram.
Celebrated Son Jong-won is said to be South Korea’s most followed chef on Instagram.

Social media cooks up new flavours for South Korea’s ramyeon

The Buldak miyeok tang myeon trend gained further momentum after popular mukbang creator Eat with Boki uploaded a video of herself eating it on Nov 27.
The Buldak miyeok tang myeon trend gained further momentum after popular mukbang creator Eat with Boki uploaded a video of herself eating it on Nov 27.

Were chefs always this wild? The colourful backstories behind Culinary Class Wars 2

fdchef08 - Chef Anh Sung-jae in Culinary Class Wars Season 2


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fdchef08 - Chef Anh Sung-jae in Culinary Class Wars Season 2


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South Korean burger chain Lotteria opening at Jewel on Feb 11

Lotteria's Jewel Changi Airport outlet will be its first Singapore joint.
Lotteria's Jewel Changi Airport outlet will be its first Singapore joint.

Nearly 80% of South Korea’s dog meat farms shut ahead of 2027 ban

Around 78 per cent of registered dog meat farms – 1,204 out of 1,537 – in South Korea had ceased operations as at Dec 21.
Around 78 per cent of registered dog meat farms – 1,204 out of 1,537 – in South Korea had ceased operations as at Dec 21.

Food Picks

Comforting Korean ginseng chicken soup and porridge at Bomul Samgyetang at Chijmes

eqpicks11 - Bomul Samgyetang


SOURCE AND COPYRIGHT: BOMUL SAMGYETANG
eqpicks11 - Bomul Samgyetang


SOURCE AND COPYRIGHT: BOMUL SAMGYETANG

Crowns, beauty products, fried chicken: South Korean culture meets diplomacy at Apec summit

US President Donald Trump (left) with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a ceremony when he was presented with a replica of the gold crown from the Silla dynasty, on Oct 29.
US President Donald Trump (left) with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a ceremony when he was presented with a replica of the gold crown from the Silla dynasty, on Oct 29.

Makgeolli, not wine: Ministers to toast with traditional South Korean drink at Apec banquet

Selected for the official banquet of the Apec 2025 ministerial meeting, “A Night Counting Stars in the Milky Way” is a premium makgeolli brewed by Bal-Hyo Gongbang 1991.
Selected for the official banquet of the Apec 2025 ministerial meeting, “A Night Counting Stars in the Milky Way” is a premium makgeolli brewed by Bal-Hyo Gongbang 1991.

Lunch With Sumiko

South Korean celeb chef Choi Hyun-seok leads the global rise of Korean cuisine

South Korean celebrity chef Choi Hyun-seok was in Singapore in September to promote a collaboration with Bulgogi Syo, a Korean barbecue restaurant chain.
South Korean celebrity chef Choi Hyun-seok was in Singapore in September to promote a collaboration with Bulgogi Syo, a Korean barbecue restaurant chain.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.