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Korea Herald
14 hours ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
More than seaweed: Unwrapping gim in 2 minutes
Once a savory companion to rice on Korean tables, Korean dried seaweed, or gim, has risen to global fame. Yet do you really know about it -- and if so, how much? Discover more below: The expanding role of gim in Korea's economy, and, in parallel, the nation's growing role in harnessing it for a more sustainable food future and climate action. What is gim? A type of dried edible seaweed commonly used in Korean cuisine Seaweeds used belong to the red algae genera such as Pyropia and Porphyra Its key export role earned it the nickname 'black semiconductor,' echoing the importance of microchips in Korea's economy Culinary versatility Gim is a key ingredient in gimbap (seaweed rice rolls), a popular Korean food, especially in the US Used as a topping for rice bowls, soups and noodle dishes, or enjoyed as a snack Its versatility extends to fusion dishes like pizza and even ice cream Globally gaining attention as a sustainable superfood that requires no land, fertilizer or freshwater, while benefiting ocean ecosystems Export performance A key role in Korea's seafood exports, making up nearly one third of the nation's $3.03 billion seafood export revenue in 2024 Export value reached $997 miliion in 2024, up 25.8 percent on-year Korea holds over 70 percent of the global seaweed market In the first quarter, gim exports reached $281 million, up 21.1 percent on-year Top destinations are the US ($57.9 million), China ($51.1 million), Japan ($34.4 million), Thailand ($34.2 million) Government vision Companies leading innovation in land-based farming: New gim varieties Rising sea temperatures, up 1.36 degrees Celsius over the past 55 years, have shortened seaweed harvesting seasons A 35 billion won ($25.2 million) national project running through 2029 aims to develop year-round seed strains and build controlled marine farming systems Companies leading innovation in land-based farming: CJ CheilJedang: Secured a land-farming gim variety in 2023; targeting commercialization by 2028 Daesang: Pilot production started in 2023 Pulmuone: Operates land-farming research facilities since 2021 Climate solution
Malaysian Reserve
5 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Daesang Participates in IFT 2025, the World's Largest Food Technology Expo, Demonstrating Global Ingredient Competitiveness
– International Buyers Converge in Chicago, July 14-16, to Explore Next Generation Food Ingredients – Highlights 69 years of Expertise Driving Innovation in Specialty Ingredients, from Alternative Sweeteners to Natural Seasonings SEOUL, South Korea, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Daesang announced on July 17 that it successfully showcased its lineup of specialty food ingredients at the world's largest food technology exhibition, the IFT 2025 (IFT Food Expo 2025), held from July 14 to 16 in Chicago, USA. The company demonstrated its global competitiveness in the food ingredient market through a diverse offering of innovative products. The IFT Food Expo is a large-scale annual exhibition hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), bringing together experts and companies from the global food technology sector. This year's event took place at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, attracting over 1,200 companies and more than 20,000 buyers from around 90 countries. Following its participation last year, Daesang once again showcased its portfolio of high-functionality specialty ingredients and its 69 years of accumulated technological expertise, further reinforcing its presence in the global ingredient market. The company received enthusiastic responses from visitors through live demonstrations that highlighted its unique umami and low-sodium solutions. One of the highlights was the introduction of Allulose, a next-generation sweetener under Sweevero, Daesang's integrated alternative sweetener brand launched last year. Allulose is a rare sugar naturally found in small quantities in fruits like figs and raisins. It offers a sweetness similar to that of sugar but is largely unmetabolized by the body, resulting in near-zero calories. Amid growing consumer interest in healthier diets, demand for low-sugar and low-calorie products is on the rise, positioning allulose as a key future ingredient. In 2023, Daesang established a dedicated allulose production facility in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, and has since been expanding its low-sugar and low-calorie product range. The company is also preparing to enter markets in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Daesang also introduced a variety of natural seasoning ingredients. Its NAMINO® series is a next-generation natural flavor enhancer that aligns with global food trends such as clean label and vegan. NAMINO® adds a deep umami taste while reducing sodium intake by up to 30%. The lineup includes NAMINO UH (Upfront Umami High), which delivers an immediate depth of flavor, and NAMINO LH (Lingering Umami High), which provides a clean and lasting finish. Also featured was Dsavory, a natural flavoring ingredient that imparts meaty and roasted aromas. These ingredients, categorized as natural flavors that can replace conventional seasonings, meet the FEMA-GRAS (Food Extract Manufacturers Association – Generally Recognized as Safe) standards, which are widely accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ensuring both safety and consumer trust. Another standout product was EMULAID, a plant-based emulsion stabilizer. EMULAID ensures the uniform and stable mixing of otherwise immiscible substances like oil and water. It can replace animal-based emulsifiers such as egg whites and casein, making it ideal for vegan and allergen-free product development, while also reducing production costs. Additionally, EMULAID offers effective protection for active ingredients such as flavors, omega-3s, and vitamins, helping to extend shelf life and enhance product value. The stabilizer is suitable for a wide range of applications including coffee creamers, dressings, plant-based beverages, and pastry creams. A key strength of EMULAID is the availability of tailored solutions depending on the specific application. Hyo-hoon Lee, Head of Ingredient Marketing at Daesang, stated, 'IFT 2025 provided a valuable opportunity to showcase Daesang's high-functionality specialty ingredients to experts from the global food industry and engage directly with international buyers.' He added, 'Building on our 69-year heritage of ingredient technology, we will continue to pursue continuous innovation and development to deliver optimal solutions that respond to evolving global trends, further strengthening our competitiveness on the international stage.' About Daesang Corporation Founded in 1956, Daesang Corporation has been one of the world's largest producers of fermented food products for over 60 years, and has grown to be the global leading Korean based food company by operating global brands such as Jongga, and O'Food which provides sauce, ready-to-eat meals, and many more products. Headquartered in South Korea, the company has also manufacturing subsidiaries in United States, Poland, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Visit for more information.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
4th Blue Dragon Series Awards winners: After Baeksang snub, IU wins best actress for Netflix's When Life Gives You Tangerines
The 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards delivered redemption for fans of Netflix's When Life Gives You Tangerines (WLGYT), as IU took home the Best Actress just months after both she and co-star Park Bo-gum were snubbed at the Baeksang Arts Awards. The July 18 ceremony, held at Paradise Resort in Incheon, proved to be a turning point for the beloved series. Hosted by Jun Hyun Moo and YoonA for the fourth year in a row, the event shed spotlight on the best K-Dramas and variety content released on various streaming platforms between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. Organized by Sports Chosun, the awards continue to grow in prestige as they reflect the rapidly evolving landscape of Korean digital entertainment. While expectations were cautious after the Baeksang snub, WLGYT received the recognition many felt it deserved, with IU's win serving as one of the best moments as she too was in shock. Here's the full list of winners from this year's Blue Dragon Series Awards: Grand Prize (Daesang) The prestigious Grand Prize, or Daesang, was awarded to Netflix's When Life Gives You Tangerines. Accepting the honour on behalf of the drama, actor Park Bo Gum expressed heartfelt thanks: "I sincerely thank the crew who worked hard through all four seasons. It was an honour to portray Gwan Sik. This was made possible thanks to the child actors and senior actor Park Hae Joon." Best Drama The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, another Netflix title, took home the award for Best Drama. Studio& CEO Kwon Mi Kyung remarked, "We're grateful that so many people resonated with the importance of this show." Director Lee Do Yoon also shared his appreciation and praised the support of his lead actor: "Whenever I lost my way on set, he stood as a solid pillar. I dedicate this honor to the viewers who embraced our imperfect drama." Best Actress IU earned her first-ever Best Actress trophy for her emotionally resonant role in When Life Gives You Tangerines. Reflecting on the significance of the project, she spoke and said, "This will likely remain the proudest work of my life. It made me feel more alive and expressive than ever." She went on to dedicate the win to the drama's characters and their real-life counterparts: "To all the Aesoons who lived their lives vividly in a world that told us to stay blurry, and to every Geummyeong who planted their dreams with boldness, I dedicate my respect and gratitude." Best Actor Ju Ji Hoon won Best Actor for his performance in The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. Speaking about the challenges of adapting the series, he said, "Bringing a comic book to life is no easy feat. Thanks to everyone who helped make it realistic, especially my comrade, Director Lee Do Yoon." Upbit Popularity Award This year's Upbit Popularity Awards, determined entirely by fan votes, went to Park Bo Gum, Hyeri, Lee Jun Hyuk, and IU. A humorous moment unfolded during the ceremony when Lee Jun Young mistakenly walked onstage due to a name mix-up, bringing a touch of levity to the otherwise glamorous night. Full list of winners – 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards Grand Prize (Daesang): When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix) Best Drama: The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Netflix) Best Variety Show: Culinary Class Wars (Netflix) Acting Awards Best Actress: IU – When Life Gives You Tangerines Best Actor: Ju Ji Hoon – The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call Best Supporting Actress: Yeom Hye Ran – When Life Gives You Tangerines Best Supporting Actor: Lee Kwang Soo – Karma Best New Actress: Kim Min Ha – Way Back Love Best New Actor: Choo Young Woo – The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call Entertainment & Variety Best Female Entertainer: Lee Soo Ji – SNL Korea Best Male Entertainer: Kian84 – Kian's Bizarre B&B Best New Female Entertainer: Mimi – Kian is CEO Best New Male Entertainer: Moon Sang Hoon – The Blank Menu for You Special Awards OST Popularity Award: Yeonjun (TXT) – Cinderella at 2 AM Upbit Popularity Stars: Park Bo Gum, Hyeri, Lee Jun Hyuk, IU LG U+ Good Influence Award: Ji Ye Eun – Kian's Bizarre B&B For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Park Bo Gum caught filming IU at Blue Dragon Awards; fans joke Lee Jong Suk might be jealous: ‘Straight out of When Life Gives You Tangerines'
The 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards night turned out to be a big one for Netflix's original When Life Gives You Tangerines. The show bagged Best Show, with its lead IU aka Lee Ji Eun clinching the Daesang, the biggest honour of the night, alongside Yeom Hye Ran, who won Best Supporting Actor. The full cast of the K-drama, along with the directors and screenwriters, showed up for the star-studded night, hosted once again by Jun Hyun Moo and YoonA for the fourth year in a row. But fans couldn't stop gushing over Park Bo Gum's sweet behaviour, turning into a total fanboy for IU as she accepted her award on stage. Also read: Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 full winners list: IU, TXT's Yeonjun, Kian84, Hyeri, and more win big at the 4th edition A video of Bo Gum, who played Gwan Sik in the globally acclaimed drama alongside IU's Ae Sun, is making rounds on the internet. The actor looked straight out of the show, standing up mid-ceremony, phone in hand, grinning and hyping IU as she gave her speech, visibly shocked to receive such a massive award. In South Korea, winning a Daesang is one of the biggest honours in an actor's career, the highest recognition at Korean award shows, often called the Grand Prize. IU, tearing up on stage, accepted the award, saying, 'This work will be my greatest pride in life.' She added, 'I was really happy to be able to work with the Tangerines team.' Later, speaking directly to the fans, she said, 'To all the Aesooni who have lived their lives vividly in a hazy world, and to the Geummyeongi who have nurtured their dreams with determination, I express my respect and gratitude.' CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON BG TO ALWAYS BE THE MOST SUPPORTIVE CO-STAR (!!) @ IG USER BOGUMMY, DROP THOSE PHOTOS OF IU PLZZZZZ 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻#parkbogum #박보검┊@bogummy — #BlueDragonSeriesAwards2025 ;#WhenLifeGivesYouTangerines 🍊 — r🥊ng ˊᵕˋ 555 ㅇㅇ (@plainapogum) July 18, 2025 Fans instantly took to social media. One wrote, 'Isn't this like a scene from When Life Gives You Tangerines? Gwan Sik being a supporting husband.' Another said, 'Such a Park Bo Gum move, truly an Aesooni admirer.' A third chimed in, 'I bet Lee Jong Suk, who's actually her boyfriend, would be jealous if he saw this.' For the unversed, IU and Law and City star Lee Jong Suk publicly confirmed their relationship last year. Meanwhile, Bo Gum, along with Lee Jun Hyuk, Lee Hye Ri, and IU, won the Upbit Popular Star Award. Also read: When Life Gives You Tangerines Review: Don't skip IU & Park Bo Gum's K-drama if you're dealing with life's sour moments Accepting the award, Park Bo Gum said, 'Through 'When Life Gives You Tangerines', I too am having a happy year. I sincerely appreciate the love and support.' Hyeri, who starred in Netflix's Friendly Rivalry, added, 'It's my first time receiving a popular award, so I'm even more touched,' and added, 'I will not forget the precious vote from my fans and will become a wonderful popular star.' Making the moment even more magical, veteran singer Choi Baek Ho made a surprise entry to perform To the Land of Hope, one of the original soundtracks he crooned for the K-drama. Following the emotional performance, both IU and Bo Gum stood for a full-on standing ovation, showing their sincere respect. For IU, the awards night was an even bigger win, taking home both Best Actor and the Most Popular Award in one go.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 full winners list: IU, TXT's Yeonjun, Kian84, Hyeri, and more win big at the 4th edition
The 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards took place on July 18 at Paradise City Hotel in Jung-gu, Incheon. Jun Hyun Moo and YoonA returned as hosts for the fourth year in a row. This year's Daesang, the grand prize, went straight to Netflix's original series When Life Gives You Tangerines, with IU clinching a big win in the actor category. The star-studded night saw appearances by A-listers including Park Bo Gum, Cha Tae Hyun, Lee Joon Young, Hyeri, Park Eun Bin, and more. The competition was fierce this year, with South Korea's OTT culture finally striking a chord, most major releases now skip local broadcasters and head straight to global platforms. Also read: S Line review: K-Drama that's freaking viewers out with its dark take on shame and surveillance IU, aka Lee Ji Eun won Best Actor for When Life Gives You Tangerines, alongside Yeom Hye Ran, who bagged Best Supporting Actor, the night's two most prestigious honours. While accepting the award, the Korean soloist said, 'This will likely remain the proudest work of my life,' she said. 'It made me feel more alive and expressive than ever.' IU added, 'To all the Aesoons who lived their lives vividly in a world that told us to stay blurry, and to every Geummyeong who planted their dreams with boldness, I dedicate my respect and gratitude.' Meanwhile, Yeom, who played Gwang Rye in the show, said, 'I've never received this much support and praise in my life. It's overwhelming,' she shared. 'I thank the writer and director for giving me a once-in-a-lifetime project.' Also read: Lee Min Ho says he's considering marriage at 40 after personal loss: 'Having a child feels like the most valuable thing Park Bo Gum, who had a limited yet one of the most impactful roles in the series, accepted the award for the K-drama winning Best Show. While on stage, he said, 'I sincerely thank the crew who worked hard through all four seasons. It was an honour to portray Gwan Sik. This was made possible thanks to the child actors and senior actor Park Hae Joon.' Another Netflix original, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, also scored big, taking home Best Drama. Ju Ji-hoon was named Best Actor for his role, while Choo Young-woo won Best New Actor for playing Dr. Yang. Accepting the award, Ju Ji-hoon said, 'Bringing a comic book to life is no easy feat,' he said. 'Thanks to everyone who helped make it realistic, especially my comrade, Director Lee Do Yoon.' So Ji Sub's Karma also clinched a win, though the actor himself was snubbed, with Lee Kwang Soo walking away with Best Supporting Actor. While accepting the award, he recalled a hilarious run-in with D.O., adding, 'D.O. told me he dreamt I died from an infection after getting a hair transplant. He cursed me out but said it was a lucky dream. Thanks, D.O.!'
