- South Korea’s iconic kimchi (a side dish of salted and fermented vegetables) is facing challenges due to climate change, as rising temperatures are impacting the quality and quantity of napa cabbage, the key ingredient.
- Napa cabbage, which thrives in cooler climates between 18-21°C, is struggling with warmer weather.
- Napa cabbage becoming mushy and prone to fungal infections.
- The farmed area of highland cabbage is projected to nearly disappear by 2090 due to rising temperatures, unpredictable rains, and pests.
- The government is using climate-controlled storage and scientists are working on developing climate-resilient cabbage varieties to address these issues.
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