[Photo] S. Korean exports of instant noodles increase, thanks to “Parasite”

Posted on : 2020-05-07 18:09 KST Modified on : 2020-05-07 18:09 KST

While global trade has shrunk overall amid the COVID-19 pandemic, exports of South Korean instant noodles in 2020 have actually gone up compared to last year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), South Korean exports of instant noodles from January to April 2020 increased by 34.5% compared to the same period last year. MAFRA attributes the increase to the appearance of instant noodles in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite” as well as increased online sales and social media presence.

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