Kimchi throughout millennia: a narrative review on the early and modern history of kimchi

Abstract Kimchi, the traditional fermented vegetable dish from Korea, has been an integral part of Korean food culture for thousands years. Today, it is considered as a symbol identity people and globally appraised healthy food. The international standard kimchi was stipulated by Codex Alimentarius Commission in 2001, kimjang, communal activity making kimchi, listed UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Humanity 2013. recognition that today not obtained easily since there have disputes with regard to its originality. Many historical events shaped face today. Thus, appears primordial understand hallmark defining development consumed only Koreans past renowned global This review explores values focusing on both early modern history. history gathered different classical literature works suggests existence Korea years ago. highlights events, including globalization commercialization “kimchi wars” against neighboring countries branding Furthermore, this also discusses polemics particularly terms Understanding would make see ethnic but valuable heritage world needs preserving.