A two-Michelin-star Korean restaurant is facing jail time and a $20K fine after serving ants—illegal under local food regulations—over four years, with prosecutors citing dangerously high heavy metal levels in the imported insects. The owner admits guilt but argues it was a minor menu option, defended by customer choice and global precedents, yet authorities found the ants 55x more toxic than approved edible bugs. Verdict expected September 2.

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