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Kimchi as an essential part of Korean meals

Kimchi is a side dish that appears in almost every Korean meal. It’s eaten with a wide range of foods and also used as an ingredient in many dishes, making it feel like part of the meal itself.

Kimchi as an essential part of Korean meals

Image source: Korea Tourism Organization (Photo Korea) / Photo by Toraii Republic (KOGL Type 1)

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