Food Under Fire in Korea
Tensions run high along the border between two nations that used to be one: South Korea and North Korea. It’s a place that sits on the fine line between war and peace. In the latest episode of Avec Eric, chef Eric Ripert visits the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone).
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Chef Eric Ripert in a farm in Unification Village. (Photo: Avec Eric)
There, Ripert explores Unification Village, an area where war, nature, and people live together. He also visits a former bomb shelter that has been converted into a museum.
Contrasted with the show of military presence is Ripert’s visit with local farmers who harvest an abundance of amazing products from the fertile land that sits perilously close to the divided nations. South Korea is known for its cuisine, and some of its finest produce comes from this area.
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Ripert in the DMZ. (Photo: Avec Eric)
Eric’s adventure to the DMZ truly illustrates the power of food to bring people together.
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