Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for serving dessert topped with ants
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Asia Pacific category. Published on September 16, 2026 • Originally reported by Raphael Rashid in Seoul. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Asia Pacific category. Published on September 16, 2026 • Originally reported by Raphael Rashid in Seoul. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Prosecutors sought jail term for chief executive of Evett after insects not approved for consumption were on menu
A South Korean court has fined the operator of one of Seoul’s most celebrated restaurants and its chief executive for serving a dessert topped with ants, an insect not approved for consumption under local food safety law.
The operator of Evett, a two-Michelin-star restaurant in the affluent Gangnam district, was fined 10m won (£5,400) and its chief executive 15m won, Newsis reported.
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