South Korea: Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as garnish
- Posted on July 22, 2026
- By BBC News
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A prominent South Korean fine dining chef faces potential imprisonment following allegations of incorporating insects into culinary preparations without proper disclosure. Regulatory authorities conducted an investigation that uncovered the use of approximately 49,000 ants across multiple signature dishes over a four-year period. This controversial practice raises serious questions about food safety standards, ingredient transparency, and ethical culinary practices in high-end gastronomy establishments.
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