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Pineapple in Korea's Kimchi Jjigae: Brilliant Hack or Absolute Food Crime?

Wondering what is Kimchi jjigae in Korean? Or why have videos of pineapple in Kimchi Jjigae —  Korea's much loved spicy non-vegetarian stew which has salted fermented vegetables and rich flavours, became so controversial ? Sounds bizarre, doesn't it? Just as I would be horrified if pineapple chunks were added to our traditional Sambhar!  If you understand Korean cuisine and enjoy its distinct flavours, you can guess the outrage that the videos brought forth!                                      [Korean Kimchi Stew  - AI Inspired Image for Petals! Blog]  Turns out that Korea's Kimchi Stew got a new twist when social media videos of the much loved Korean stew had pineapple chunks stirred into it. Thousands of Korean viewers on social media slammed this and it went viral.  Is Kimchi jjigae very spicy? Yes and maybe that is why pineapple chunks were added to 'sw...

Korean Pet Travel: Must-Know Rules from Korea Tourism Organization

                                               [Image:  Anna Evlanova  on Unsplash] Latest news from Korea Tourism Organization: Pet-friendly travel norms for Korean travellers! According to a comprehensive report released by the Korea Tourism Organization, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, new guidelines have been issued to help travellers manage their pets while on the move. [READ: This Korean Bestseller Opens a New Window] Earlier, in 2022, six cities in Korea had been designated as pet-friendly destinations. The latest guidelines provide the much anticipated impetus for travellers and the pet industry to work alongside local authorities to executue the new guidelines for greater impact.                                        ...