韩国泡面文化：为何成为国民"神圣不可侵犯"的饮食信仰？
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泡面（Instant noodles），这种由日本人发明的即食食品，在中国市场迅速蔓延。数据显示，中国每年的泡面消耗量位居全球前列，其次是美国、日本、泰国和菲律宾。但与韩国相比，这些国家的消费量都相形见绌。
According to research, South Korea's annual instant noodle sales reach 25 billion, with an average per capita consumption of about 76 packs per year. Kimchi and ramyeon (Korean term for instant noodles) are two indispensable foods in Korean life.
疫情下的泡面热潮
新冠疫情期间，泡面在韩国的地位甚至超越了传统泡菜。2020年数据显示，韩国即食食品出口量创下6.03亿美元的历史新高，是泡菜出口量的四倍，同比增长29.3%。韩国食品和药品安全部最新报告显示，2020年韩国泡面产量达193万吨，同比增长231%。
During the COVID-19 pandemic, ramyeon began to replace kimchi's position in Korean life. Data shows that after the outbreak in 2020, South Korea's demand for instant food increased significantly, with exports hitting a record high of $603 million - four times that of kimchi exports.
历史渊源与文化意义
泡面于1960年代进入韩国市场，正值该国从朝鲜战争中恢复的艰难时期。1963年，三养食品推出首款韩式方便面。与日本泡面的温和口味不同，韩国泡面以辛辣咸味著称，完美契合当地人的味蕾。
Ramyeon has a long history in Korea, entering the local market in the early 1960s when the country was struggling to recover from the Korean War. In 1963, Samyang Foods introduced the first Korean-style instant noodle product, featuring spicy flavors that better suit Korean tastes compared to milder Japanese versions.
无处不在的泡面文化
如今，每包不到3元的韩国辣味泡面遍布城市的各个角落：网吧、图书馆、火车站...许多韩国司机和旅行者用杯面提神，更多人认为泡面是解酒的最佳食物。在韩国，成千上万的便利店都设有专门的泡面区，工薪阶层只需几分钟就能享用一顿热食。
Today, Korean spicy ramyeon (costing less than 3 yuan per pack) can be found everywhere: PC rooms, libraries, train stations... Many Korean drivers and travelers use cup noodles to refresh themselves, while most consider it the best hangover food. In Korea, thousands of convenience stores have dedicated ramyeon corners where workers can prepare a hot meal in minutes.
民族情感与文化DNA
2014年，当美国一项研究将方便面与心脏病风险联系起来时，引发了韩国人的强烈反应。这充分体现了韩国人对泡面的深厚情感。如今，泡面已不仅是食物，更成为韩国文化DNA的重要组成部分。
In 2014, when a U.S. study linked instant noodle consumption to certain heart disease risks, it provoked strong nationalist sentiments among Koreans. This demonstrates the deep emotional connection Koreans have with ramyeon. Today, it's not just food but an integral part of Korean cultural DNA.
或许这就是为什么会有韩国选手抱怨中国菜的原因——很可能只是因为没有提供他们心目中"神圣不可侵犯"的泡面。
This might explain why some Korean athletes complained about Chinese food - probably just because their "sacred" ramyeon wasn't served.
