South Korea to China: Change the Word You Use for Kimchi
The South Korean government has apparently decided that kimchi should no longer be referred to as pàocài 泡菜 ("pickled vegetables") in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, but should have its own name to distinguish it from other types of pickled vegetables. To be sure, the Koreans are justifiably very proud of kimchi. In fact, kimjang, the winter tradition of making and sharing kimchi, has recently been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.
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