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How KFC, AKA Korean fried chicken, took over the world

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Korean fried chicken has gained global popularity, stemming from a post-Korean War adaptation by U.S. soldiers. With over 40,000 restaurants in South Korea and 1,800 international locations, its cultural impact surged after the 2014 drama My Love from the Star, which popularized the concept of 'chimaek'—the pairing of chicken and beer—nationally and abroad.

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