Children in 4 out of 10 households “don’t eat kimchi” = South Korea

A survey revealed that children in 4 out of 10 households in South Korea do not eat kimchi. It was also found that more households purchase kimchi products than households that pickle kimchi at home.
. According to the “2023 (2022 Base) Kimchi Industry Survey and Analysis Report” by the Korea Agricultural and Fisheries Food Distribution Corporation (aT), as a result of a survey of 3,183 consumer households, it was found that
40.9% of respondents cited ``children'' as family members who do not eat chi at all. This was followed by the person (15.3%), spouse (12.7%), and cohabitants such as siblings (5.6%).
- Parents of the person or spouse (2.5%), etc. ``There is no one who doesn't eat'' was 23.1%.
In particular, the number of respondents who mentioned “children” increased from 32.3% in 2020 to 37.2% in 2021.
In 2022, it continues to increase to 40.9%. When there are family members who don't eat kimchi at home, the most common reason given at 30.8% is "I can't eat spicy food."
won. This was followed by ``I don't like the smell of kimchi'' (16.6%), ``Kimchi doesn't taste good'' (16.5%), and ``Because it has a lot of salt'' (14.1%).
On the other hand, regarding the procurement of kimchi, ``purchasing commercial kimchi'' was the most common response at 30.6%. This was followed by ``receiving from family members such as parents/siblings'' (28.8%) and ``pickling directly'' (2).
4.7%), ``I get it from relatives/acquaintances, etc.'' (15.0%), and ``I don't eat kimchi at home'' (1.0%).