The Story Of Gimbap | Why Is The Gimbap Restaurant Disappearing?

Gimbap is one of Korea’s most popular everyday foods. In this video, we explore the history and evolution of gimbap, from its possible connection to Japanese sushi rolls to becoming a beloved Korean staple after the Korean War. We also look at popular variations and how modern convenience stores are changing the way people enjoy this classic dish.

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Producer/Editor: Christy Chan
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Assistant Editor: Jeehyun Ko
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-whp7RHwIs We sell 1,200 kimbap a day! Great Korean Grandmother. / korean street food
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzLPUoetSHw How To Make Every Sushi | Method Mastery | Epicurious
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDZkTQdMwwU Kimbap Inside Out (Gimbap: 누드김밥)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdl1taOgQBA (SUB) Popular kimchi kimbap (rice roll) – Korean street food
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCKZIqLIZmg [251105 시시각각] K- 김밥의 힘! 2025 김천 김밥축제
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPuyK4m6_ek [#BestofReply] (ENG/SPA/IND) Hye Ri’s Self-Saving+Heartwarming Food Sharing | #Reply1988 | #Diggle
https://blog.delivered.co.kr/k-lifestyle/top-10-most-popular-triangle-samgak-gimbap-in-korea/ Top 10 Most Popular Triangle (Samgak) Gimbap (Kimbap) in Korea
https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=178999 Chungmu Gimbap (충무김밥 / Chungmugimbap)
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https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-retail/2025/05/11/HWFW42YDZZFAHEQ3G6UEEM4R74/ Gimbap franchises face declining sales as consumers turn to cheaper convenience store options
https://gimbapcity.kr/main/main.html 2025 김천 김밥축제
https://brunch.co.kr/@happinessjini/139 본대 없어도 맛은 최고였어! 울 엄마표 김치김밥
https://feedgrump.com/cheese-kimbap/ Cheese Kimbap

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Christy Chan

From Hong Kong, Christy is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Yonsei GSIS, majoring in International Trade, Finance, and Management. Growing up in a multicultural environment, she has developed a deep interest in exploring diverse local cultures. With a strong passion for media content creation, she aims to produce projects that reflect cultural and social issues, fostering meaningful discussions and cross-cultural understanding.