Teacher’s ‘melon seed’ comment sparks backlash — health experts say eating them is actually beneficial
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. A South Korean teacher is facing criticism after claiming that children who eat Korean melon seeds are more likely to come from disadvantaged backgrounds — a remark that has ignited debate online and drawn attention to misconceptions about food and health. The controversy began when a current teacher, identified as A, posted on the anonymous workplace app Blind. In the post, the teacher wrote, "My husband eats Korean melon seeds too. I didn’t notice when we were dating, but after marriage, I started to feel differences even in small things." The teacher went on to say, "I see many children at school, and those who eat fruit seeds are usually from single-parent families or households that are not well-off," adding, "I was taught properly about these things growing up." The comments quickly drew backlash. Many users criticized the teacher for making assumptions about children based on eating habits. "It’s shocking that a teacher judges students by whether they eat Korean melon seeds," one commenter said. Others said, "Whether someone eats
May 1, 2026By Kormedi.com
