A staple of Korean cuisine, kimchi carries a cultural inheritance shaped by history, necessity, and collective memory. For centuries, Korean families have come together in the fall to make and preserve kimchi through kimjang, an annual ritual that historically ensured communities could survive the harsh winters. That process wasn’t just about food; It was a form of mutual care and knowledge sharing.

Created in 2020 in South Korea and now celebrated across the world, Kimchi Day was declared to promote the Korean food industry and the culture behind kimchi, simultaneously raising awareness of the rich Korean history behind the food, and celebrating the cultural reach Korea has had.