China and Korea spat about the origins of Kimchi

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South Korea has rebuffed China after false reports that it had won global certification for its production of kimchi, a hallowed dish for Koreans. Last week, global industry standards body ISO posted new regulations for the making of 'pao cai', a type of Chinese salted fermented vegetables. Some Chinese media stated that it affected kimchi, prompting a clarification from South Korea. Dr Sojin Lim, co-director of the Institute of Korean Studies, at the University of Central Lancashire, explains the origins of kimchi and how the row erupted. Photo: Kimchi in a jar Credit: Getty Images