Kimchi, abalone, and marinated shellfish salad gaining popularity in Canada.

K-Seafood is gaining attention in Canada. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) participated in the '2025 K-EXPO: All about K-Style' held in Toronto from September 9 to 12, promoting the healthiness and premium value of Korean seafood products, attracting the attention of local consumers and buyers (photo). Canada is a major seafood exporter, shipping high-end seafood such as lobster, shrimp, and salmon worldwide, but recently, driven by the popularity of K-Food and K-Pop, Korean seaweed, dried fish, and squid snacks are gaining popularity. In particular, seaweed is known for its crispy texture, excellent taste, and effects in inhibiting obesity and lowering cholesterol, establishing itself as a superfood with steadily increasing demand. In response, aT operated a seafood promotion booth at Meridian Hall, Toronto's leading cultural and artistic venue. Visitors were able to see and taste various items such as seaweed, fish ...