Found throughout Asia, ginkgo nuts are the ivory bittersweet seeds of the ginkgo tree, a plant botanists consider the oldest living thing on earth. Throughout the East, ginkgo seeds are believed to ...

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Ginkgo trees have long been appreciated by Koreans. Representing hope, peace, vitality and love, they are often found near schools, parks and forests. Thanks to their vibrant colors and resilience to ...

SEOUL – The refreshing autumn breeze offers a welcome respite from the sweltering summer, but it also heralds the season of smelly ginkgo fruits. To tackle the annual nuisance of rotting ginkgo nuts ...

It must be autumn leaf season. The leaves of the ginkgo tree—the nation's signature street tree—are starting to turn yellow. Soon, we'll be seeing leaves in all sorts of colors: red, brown, and more.

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In Korea, samgyetang, or chicken and ginseng soup, is most popular in the hottest days of summer because it causes those who eat it to sweat, which then cools them down. It's good year-round and is ...

However, the strong odor of ginkgo nuts has become a source of criticism in urban areas. City streets are frequently littered with cracked nuts, which have an unpleasant smell. Those who step on them ...

In the fall, ginkgo trees turn a vibrant golden yellow, but their fruits pose a significant odor management challenge. (Getty Images) The refreshing autumn breeze offers a welcome respite from the ...