[Moment to Focus] Harvesting edible shoots of lacquer trees

Farmers harvest edible shoots of lacquer trees, known as "otsun" in Korean, in a field at the foot of Mount Jiri in Hamyang, 232 kilometers south of Seoul, on April 17, 2023, in this photo released by Hamyang municipal government. Otsun, considered one of the best seasonal vegetables in Korea, has various health benefits, including strengthening the stomach and liver. Koreans usually consume otsun, a delicacy in spring, by boiling it and dipping it in vinegar-flavored red pepper paste. (Yonhap)

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