Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces jail over ant dessert

Jul 22, 2026 - 11:05
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Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces jail over ant dessert

Prosecutors seek a one-year sentence and heavy fine after chef garnished dish with insects not approved for consumption

Prosecutors in South Korea have asked a court to sentence the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant to one year in prison for serving a dessert topped with ants, an insect not approved for consumption under local food safety law.

The request, made on Monday, also sought a 20m won (£10,108) fine for the company that runs the restaurant, Yonhap news agency reported.

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