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Samgyeopsal Day

Explore the observance’s date, meaning and origins.

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Samgyeopsal Day

Every year on March 3 ↗

A day for enjoying Korean pork belly.

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How did it begin?

March 3 connects the repeated number three, sam in Korean, with samgyeopsal. In 2003, agricultural and livestock cooperatives held nationwide promotions to support struggling pig farmers and increase pork consumption.

Source · 농민신문 — 삼겹살로 사랑과 정 나눴나요? (2003) ↗ (new window)

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