In what country does baechu originate?
Kkakdugi Kkakdugi or diced radish kimchi is a variety of kimchi in Korean cuisine. Usually, it has all the ingredients of kimchi, but the baechu (hangul: 배추; Napa cabbage) used for kimchi is replaced with Korean radish (called "mu", 무 in Korean). "Kkakdugi" is a popular banchan (side dish) enjoyed by Koreans and others.
Koreans in Japan Koreans in Japan (在日韓国人・在日本朝鮮人・朝鮮人 , Zainichi-Kankoku-Jin or Zainihonchosenjin or Chōsen-jin ) comprise ethnic Koreans who have permanent residency status in Japan, or who have become Japanese citizens, and whose immigration to Japan originated before 1945, or who are descendents of those immigrants. They are a distinct group compared to South Korean nationals who have travelled to Japan for the sole purpose of employment or study.