Kimchee is the national dish of South Korea. I've never had a meal there where it wasn't served. I actually found the Kimchee Museum (yes, there is a kimchee museum) which wasn't large, but was very informative. There is an amazing variety of kimchee across the country. The one fact I remember (was still recovering from the previous night's soju experience) was that hot peppers weren't native to Korea, so kimchee didn't get spicy until someone brought them in.
Like wine, kimchee is fermented and the Koreans talk a lot about the health benefits - low calorie, high fiber, rich in vitamins and lactic acid bacteria. Regardless, it tastes great. Here's picture of one of the displays in the museum. They had over 60 different kinds.
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