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How many years ago did kimchi originate in Korea according to historical records?
Answer
Approximately 3,000 years ago
Kimchi originated in Korea over 3,000 years ago, evolving throughout Korean history. It was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Kimchi is so important to Korean culture that UNESCO recognizes it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Other options people guess
- Approximately 1,000 years ago
- Approximately 2,000 years ago
- Approximately 500 years ago
Topics
- Fermentation
- Korea
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