Korean food, including kimchi can solve the obesity problem in America?

actress Lee Young-ae(left), professor Seo Kyung-duk(right)

Professor Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women's University, also known as an expert in promoting South Korea, revealed his plan to help solve the obesity of children in the United States with Korean foods at the first Korean culture street festival in Harlem, New York on 17th.


Last month, Michelle Obama has made an appearance in an ad promoting kimchi that was published in the New York Times.
The U.S. first lady, known for her efforts to promote healthy eating among Americans, made headlines in Korea in February after tweeting about the fermented cabbage dish.
“Last week, we picked Napa cabbage in the garden. Now, we’re using it to make kimchi in the kitchen,” she posted along with a photo of kimchi jars.

Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women’s University took full advantage of that moment in the newspaper advertisement.
“The first lady has been helping America make healthy and delicious choices for years,” the ad continued. “So it’s no wonder she recognized the powers of kimchi.” This is Seo’s second advertisement in the New York Times.
In February, Hallyu actress Lee Young-ae appeared in the paper to promote bibimbap.



Regarding Mrs. Michelle Obama recently making an vigorous campaign to combat obesity for American children, Seo said that "Korean food, including kimchi are healthy food and i'm making several plans to make White House to pay more attention to Korean food as one of obesity solvers" at the Korean culture street festival in Harlem, New York which which was sponsored by professor Seo himself and actress Lee Young-ae.

Meanwhile, professor Seo is also making "Korean food art book" which can make it easier to cook Korean traditional foods at home in the United States for the globalization of Korean food.