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The Korea Consumer Agency on Tuesday released test results naming Paldo's Tteumsae Ramen Red Rice Cake the spiciest among 12 popular instant ramen brands, KBS World reports. The agency's evaluation found this product to have the highest spice level in the comparison. Meanwhile, Samyang Roundsquare, parent of Buldak maker Samyang Foods, said its employee-led YouTube channel samyangman surpassed 2 million cumulative views about three months after launch, Korea Times reports. Nongshim opened its AI-powered Noksan export factory on Oct. 29 to boost exports and reach 7.3 trillion won in sales by 2030, Business Korea reports. Separately, Chosun Ilbo reported that Harim Holdings registered the 'BUL SAUCE' trademark in the US for ramen products, amid criticism that its main bul sauce ramen resembles Samyang's carbonara buldak packaging; Samyang is reviewing countermeasures.