Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish

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South Korean prosecutors sought a one-year jail term for the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant accused of using ants as a dessert garnish. The restaurant, which holds two Michelin stars, could also face a fine of 20 million Korean won. Investigators estimate that around 49,000 ants were used in several dishes over four years. The court is set to deliver its verdict on September 2.