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Korean Persimmons Posted by on Dec 10, 2011

It’s harvest time in Korea, and autumn (October to early December) is the only season persimmons are plentiful. If you live in Korea, you will see them being sold everywhere—from outdoor markets, grocery stores, to subway stations. For about 1,000 won, you can buy four to five persimmons. An affordable and healthy treat, persimmons…

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Kam (감) Posted by on Nov 26, 2008

What are some of your favorite fruits?  Do you like strawberries, apples, oranges?  One type of fruit that is highly sought after by the Korean people is kam (감).  Kams (감) are persimmons.  Persimmons are orange in color and have a chalky sweet taste.  A persimmon is a fruit with so many uses.  Let’s take…

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