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CONTENTS
February 2017 Vol. 256
February 2017
Unique Sweetness & Chewy Texture
Perfect K-Food Gifts to Show Your on
Valentine’s Day
Dried Persimmon K-Food in Rolled Dried Persimmon & Walnut
the Spotlight in the
Middle East
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THEME
in Japanese & Chinese
What is a good Valentine’s Day gift for loved ones? Korea Agrafood will help you by recommending some agriproducts that can make a great gift in the month of love.
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SPECIAL I Korean food companies have recently started advancing into the Middle Eastern markets by obtaining halal certifications with the support of the Korean government.
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SPECIAL II
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in Japanese & Chinese
Korean TV drama Dokkaebi (lit. goblin) is popular both in Korea and abroad. In this issue, Korea Agrafood would like to introduce our readers to the K-Foods that appears in the drama.
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COVER
Every Day Is Better with K-Food, Korean Food Products in TV Drama Goblin
Flower 22
CYMBIDIUM
Processed Food in Japanese
Photo by Park Jong-hee of JH Photography
Vol. 256
K-Foods for Valentaine’s Day
Seogwipo Cymbidium
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Korean cymbidiums are receiving positive evaluations as being internationally competitive and excellent quality. They are offered in diverse vivid colors and have thick, straight, long stalks.
Handmade Chocolate Pies
Persimmons in Korea are processed in many ways including dehydration. The outer layer of Korean dried persimmons is chewy, whereas the inner flesh is sweet and soft like that of a ripe persimmon.
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Fresh Food 26
DRIED PERSIMMON in Chinese
Dried persimmon’s gooey texture and sweet taste stimulate the taste buds of consumers.
CHOCOLATE PIE
in Chinese
The Softness of Cream, Refreshing Flavor of Strawberry Jam, and Richness of Chocolate, Pies of Kangdongoh Cake!
PROCESSED RED GINSENG in Chinese Renowned Punggi Ginseng reaches across the world with diverse products developed with consideration of the preferences of consumers and market characteristics in different regions.