Kimchi, in particular, has gone from being South Koreas national dish to something of an international phenomenon.
Yet to be tempted?
Discover all the reasons why you should be adding this fermented superfood to your diet, below.

Photographed by Grant Cornett,Vogue, October 2016
What is kimchi?
Kimchi has been integral to Korean food culture for thousands of years.
Why has kimchi become popular?
Why is kimchi good for you?
The good bacteria in kimchi is what makes it so good for your gut.
Kimchi is also nutrient-dense.