# Korean convenience food label glossary

> The food label glossary gives each term in Korean and English with a plain definition and its source.

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

## 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)
- [Microwave-only food containers: know them and use them right](https://www.foodsafetykorea.go.kr/portal/board/boardDetail.do?bbs_no=bbs231&menu_grp=MENU_NEW01&menu_no=2694&ntctxt_no=1082132) - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Food Safety Korea)
- [Notice: early adoption and guidance period for use-by date labelling](https://www.foodsafetykorea.go.kr/portal/board/boardDetail.do?bbs_no=bbs468&menu_grp=MENU_NEW01&menu_no=4615&ntctxt_no=1091162) - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Food Safety Korea)
- [Food nutrient DB information (Open API)](https://www.data.go.kr/data/15127578/openapi.do) - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
- [Keeping Up with the Convenience Stores in Korea](https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/thingsToDo/foodTrip/special_view.do?vcontsId=194464) - Korea Tourism Organization (VISITKOREA)