Gim (laver, red algae): a journey through Korean history, culture, and nutrition (opens in new tab)

Gim (laver, Porphyra spp.) is a traditional Korean edible seaweed that occupies a central place in Korean dietary culture and has gained international recognition through foods such as gimbap and sushi. This study examines the historical, cultural, and culinary significance of gim. Archeological evidence from Neolithic shell middens in Busan indicates that its consumption dates back to prehistoric times. The term “gim” originally referred to unwanted vegetation on land and at sea, distinguish...