In the 1860s, trade agreements pushed by the Japanese government led the Joseon Dynasty to open its trade ports with the west, and to numerous treaties with the United States, Britain, France, and other Western countries. The opening of Korea to the Western world brought further exchange of culture and food.
This period also saw the introduction of various seasonings imported from Japan via western traders and alcoholic drinks from China. ===Colonial period to Modern period=== Japan occupied the Korean peninsula from 1910 to 1945.
This period also saw the introduction of various seasonings imported from Japan via western traders and alcoholic drinks from China. ===Colonial period to Modern period=== Japan occupied the Korean peninsula from 1910 to 1945.
In the 1960s under President Park Chung-hee, industrialization began to give South Korea the economic and cultural power it holds in the global economy today.
Per-capita consumption of meat was 3.6 kg in 1961 and 11 kg by 1979.
In the 1970s, food shortages began to lessen.
Livestock and dairy production was increased during the 1970s through the increase of commercial dairies and mechanized farms.
The consumption of pork and beef increased vastly in the 1970s.
Per-capita consumption of meat was 3.6 kg in 1961 and 11 kg by 1979.
Rice consumption continually decreased through these years, from 128 kg consumed per person in 1985 to 106 kg in 1995 and 83 kg in 2003.
Rice consumption continually decreased through these years, from 128 kg consumed per person in 1985 to 106 kg in 1995 and 83 kg in 2003.
Meat eating continued to rise, reaching 40 kg in 1997, with fish consumption at 49.5 kg in 1998.
Meat eating continued to rise, reaching 40 kg in 1997, with fish consumption at 49.5 kg in 1998.
Rice consumption continually decreased through these years, from 128 kg consumed per person in 1985 to 106 kg in 1995 and 83 kg in 2003.
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