# Korea Convenience Food Guide FAQ

> Korea Convenience Food Guide answers questions about its scope, sources, updates and corrections here.

Questions about a particular food are answered in the explainers.

Written by the Hanipgyeol Food Study Group on October 22, 2026. Canonical address: https://kcstorefood.org/faq.

## What else do people ask about Korea Convenience Food Guide?

### What does Korea Convenience Food Guide cover?

Kinds of food in Korean convenience stores and how to read their package labels. The home page also helps identify storefronts and find nearby registered convenience stores.

### How often are the sources checked?

Labelling sources are re-read when MFDS changes a notice, and links are checked monthly. Each page shows its last update date.

### Why are some pages marked as drafts?

Their sources could not be opened or their data has not been collected yet, so they stay out of search until checked.

### How do I report an error?

Email info@kcstorefood.org with the page address and the line you think is wrong.

### Do the brand photos recommend particular stores?

The photos help identify storefronts. Nearby results follow straight-line distance, without ratings or product recommendations.

### Are the English and Korean pages the same?

Yes. Each page is written once in both languages with the same sections, tables and questions.

## Where does this information come from?

- [Let us learn about allergen labelling (revised)](https://www.foodsafetykorea.go.kr/portal/board/boardDetail.do?bbs_no=bbs001&menu_grp=MENU_NEW01&menu_no=3120&ntctxt_no=1091412) - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Food Safety Korea)
- [Act on Labeling and Advertising of Foods and its Enforcement Decree (excerpt)](https://www.foodsafetykorea.go.kr/portal/board/boardDetail.do?bbs_no=bbs281&menu_grp=MENU_NEW04&menu_no=4805) - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Food Safety Korea)