A resident collects seaweed, known as "miyeok" in Korean, at a beach in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, northeastern South Korea ...

Gamtae is one of South Korea's rarest seaweeds. For centuries, this earthy, sweet seaweed was mainly harvested and eaten raw by locals in the Seosan region. Today, thanks to the efforts of Ju ...

A customizable staple in Korea, kimbap is making waves in U.S. grocery chains and across media platforms. Here’s how to make ...

“That the Japanese somehow got a hold of, and returned maki sushi, or kimbap, back to Korea.” On a literal level, kim, or gim, means dried seaweed, and bap means rice — the two nonnegotiable ...

is often called "Korean sushi" but that isn't accurate. If a comparison has to be drawn between the two cuisines, it would be more precise to compare kimbap to Japanese maki - seaweed and rice ...

For more traditional ways to cook seaweed, look to Asia, where it has been consumed for centuries. The Korean Miyeok Soup with Beef and Tofu is a home-style nourishing soup served to new mothers.