Michelin-starred chef faces imprisonment for serving ants in dessert

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Prosecutors in South Korea have requested a one-year prison sentence for the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant.
The request is due to the restaurant serving a dessert topped with ants.
The insect is reportedly not approved for consumption under local law.
A fine of 20 million won (£10,108) could also be imposed.
The case reportedly came to light through photos shared by customers.

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Prosecutors in South Korea have requested a one-year prison sentence for the owner of a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul. The request stems from the restaurant serving a dessert topped with ants.

The owner also faces a potential fine of 20 million won (£10,108). The issue arose because the insect served is reportedly not approved for consumption under local law.

The case came to light through photographs shared by customers of the restaurant.

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