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  • Halal,  Shopping,  Vegan and Vegetarian

    Exploring What Certified Vegan in Korea Means

    July 19, 2024 /

    Interest in vegan food continues to grow across South Korea. This prompted new and old organizations to start programs to certify products as vegan. Here is more information on one such organization, the Korea Agency of Veng Certification and Services which created a Certified Vegan label in Korea. Some Companies Cerifying Food Vegan in Korea In South Korea, several organizations certify products as vegan. Businesses can hire such companies to review their products and provide a certification that helps boost consumer faith that these products are indeed vegan. These organizations…

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    Lanae Rivers-Woods, MAIT

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  • Public Health,  Shopping,  Vegan and Vegetarian

    Reading Korean Nutrition Labels

    December 22, 2023 /

    Navigating the aisles of a South Korean grocery store can be an adventure, especially if you’re not familiar with the language or the art of decoding nutrition labels on Korean food packaging. Understanding these labels can be a game-changer when it comes to making informed food choices. Before we continue, it’s important to note that this blog does not intend to provide medical or nutrition advice. Instead, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and skills to decipher South Korean food labels confidently. So, let’s dive into the world…

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  • Home & Living,  Shopping

    Shoe Sizes and Shopping Culture Shock in Korea

    June 28, 2023 /

    Let’s have a quick talk about shoe sizes and shopping in Korea. It’s nothing exciting, but those with larger feet need to be prepared for some challenges. Shoes are something people feel very attached to and not being able to find shoes in Korea that meet a lifetime of expectations may feel hard. So let’s talk about it. Journey Into the World of Korean Shoe Shopping Moving to the Land of the Morning Calm or just visiting? Either way, you might wonder about shoe shopping and finding your sizes in…

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