A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable - DailyNews
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Source: Daily News
Published: 2026-02-08 00:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Asia, South Korea
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Black, crispy, often flat and square – dried seaweed, known locally as gim – is a humble staple on everyday dining tables across South Korea. But as its global popularity grows, its rising prices are worrying gim-lovers nationwide.
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