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Dongwon F&B releases film on the cultural role of Korean seaweed
Dongwon F&B and professor Seo Kyoung-duk released a film about Korean seaweed culture.
The four-minute film is the second in a three-part series and is available in Korean and English, with actor Park Ha-sun narrating.
It shows traditions and dishes such as wrapping rice and vegetables in seaweed on the first full moon of the lunar year, as well as gimbap and seaweed snacks.
South Korea's seaweed exports reached a record $1.13 billion last year, according to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
Dongwon says its Yangban seaweed products are sold in more than 30 countries, including the United States, Japan and Thailand, and new packaging technology has extended their quality period for export from six months to 12.
The company plans to keep promoting seaweed's cultural value worldwide, including through a later installment focused on global audiences.
Dongwon F&B released a documentary about the cultural role of Korean seaweed, known as gim.
The four-minute film is the second installment in a three-part series and was made with Professor Seo Kyoung-duk.
It explores traditions and foods including bokssam, gimbap, seasoned seaweed flakes and crispy seaweed snacks.
The film has Korean and English versions, with actor Park Ha-sun as narrator.
Dongwon F&B says its Yangban gim products are sold in about 30 countries.
- Who
- Dongwon F&B and Professor Seo Kyoung-duk made the film.
- What
- They released a documentary about the cultural value of Korean seaweed.
- When
- The article says it was released on the 30th; its publication date is Oct. 29, 2026 UTC.
- Where
- The film was made for audiences around the world. A release platform is not stated.
- Why
- To introduce the cultural value and food traditions associated with Korean seaweed to the world.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Yangban gim was first introduced.
South Korea’s gim exports reached a record $1.13 billion, according to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
Yangban gim marked its 40th anniversary, and Dongwon F&B released the documentary’s cultural installment.
- Film length
- 4 minutes
- Film versions
- Korean and English
- Series position
- Second of three planned installments
- Yangban gim sales
- 12 billion sheets cumulatively, based on full sheets
- Yangban gim export reach
- About 30 countries
- Gim exports
- $1.13 billion in 2025
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What people are saying
Foreign tourists visiting Korea are buying gim in large numbers as a representative souvenir.
Gim is a representative ingredient and part of food culture that has long been alongside Korean tables.