South Korea Michelin Restaurant Closure Reason
The owner of a South Korean restaurant, awarded two Michelin stars, was sentenced to one year in prison for serving ice cream topped with black ants, violating food safety regulations that allow only ten types of insects for consumption. It was revealed that the chef added between 3 and 5 black ants from imported sources to give the ice cream a sour flavor, and that the restaurant sold approximately 12,000 pieces of this dessert worth $81,000 over four years. Prosecutors demanded a fine of 20 million won in addition to the prison sentence. The defendant’s lawyers stated that the desserts were served to customers who consented to try them, while the restaurant owner apologized for the incident, claiming he was not fully aware of the relevant laws. The court is expected to issue its final verdict in September.
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