When my kimchi-less Korean taco arrived, I bit into it and was immediately met by flavourful pork, spicy but earthy Korean barbecue sauce that balanced out the smokiness from the grill, and soft, silky avocado.

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The crispy pork belly, a staple of Korean cuisine called samgyeopsal, is intensely rich, and silky chocolate mousse is served up in tiny traditional kimchi pots made from chocolate, which are decorated with cake crumbs and edible flowers.

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And the South Korean government recently released emergency stores of cabbage, pork, mackerel, radish and other staples.

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