5/16 Talk about products made from rice in Korea

Rice consumption in Korea has been dropping since the mid 1980’s. This is partly due to a change in people’s dietary habits.

* dietary habit: 식습관

ex> You should try to maintain a healthy dietary habit.

In recent years, there have been various measures aimed at encouraging Koreans to eat more rice. Major food companies have been producing rice cookies and instant noodles made out of rice.

ex> Some people do not like instant noodles made out of rice.

New types of rice cakes were made to promote the consumption of rice as well.

ex> The campaign was launched to promote the consumption of rice.

Another popular rice-based product is Korean rice wine called makgeolli.

ex> A wide range of rice-based products have been developed.

Makgeolli sales have been sharply rising recently, contributing to rice consumption. Bakeries have jumped on the bandwagon. Some cakes are also being made from rice these days.

* jump on the bandwagon: 시류에 편승하다

ex> All major media outlets have jumped on the bandwagon.

@ He lives in his own world.  자기만의 세상에 빠져 살아.

<HOMEWORK>

1. I used to have a poor dietary habit.

2. There are a lot of events to promote the consumption of rice.

3. You can find a variety of rice-based products in Korea.

4. Many people jumped on the bandwagon.