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Weary of Wagyu? How About Hanwoo? Korean Beef Is an Emerging Luxury Meat Less Fatty, More Chewy and Beefier Than Its Japanese Counterpart

By James H. Sterling

• Oct 8, 2026 • 6 min read

Weary of Wagyu? How About Hanwoo? Korean Beef Is an Emerging Luxury Meat Less Fatty, More Chewy and Beefier Than Its Japanese Counterpart

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

While France and China Ranked Third and Fourth After Korea and Japan – Where a Sirloin Steak Costs Us$100 per Kg on Average – the Average Price of French and Chinese Beef Was Much Lower at Us$27 per Kg.

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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