4/18 Talk about original Korean beef.

Korea is one of the top beef-consuming countries in the world.

ex> Austria is one of the top pork-consuming countries in the world.

Generally speaking, the beef of choice for many Koreans is the native Korean cattle, hanwoo.

Hanwoo is not foreign cattle, which was simply raised in Korea.

They are a native breed. Of course, Korea also imports beef from other countries such as US, Australia, and New Zealand.

* native breed: 토종 품종

ex> Some farms only raise native breed cattle.

Price-wise, hanwoo is more expensive than imported beef. But Koreans love it as it suits their tastes the best.

ex> The consumption of imported beef fell to its lowest level during the mad cow disease crisis.

Hanwoo is known for being lower in cholesterol and having a high omega-3 fatty acid count.

ex> I always try to choose foods that are low in cholesterol.

cf> Grapes are rich in vitamins B and C.

Farmers who raise hanwoo in Korea are trying their best to promote the Korean beef.

ex> the government has launched a campaign to promote the Korean beef.

@ I have no clue what you’re talking about.  대체 무슨 말인지 모르겠어.

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1. This chart shows the top-beef consuming countries in the world.

2. Imported beef is generally cheaper than domestic beef.

3. Fish is lower in cholesterol than meat.

4. They have formed an organization to promote the Korean beef consumption.

@ Related Topics>> Korean Beef