Ask Us about Korea: Minari
May 07, 2021
Minari. Courtesy of The Korea Times Q . After Youn Yuh-jung won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in “Minari,” interest in the film and its title have grown. What exactly is minari? A. Lee Isaac Chung’s award-winning film is named after a hearty herb that is common in Korea and serves to symbolize the spirit and will of Korean immigrants. The planted m inari seeds also connect the immigrant family to their homeland.