Is this made in Korea?

Grown in China, processed and packaged in Korea. I would give it a pass and pay the premium for the Korean grown stuff. Cant speak for difference in quality but if you know anything about groundwater contamination and farming practices in China the Korean grown stuff starts looking a lot less expensive.

Could red pepper flakes from a regular American grocery store be substituted for this? How are they different?

It's a different type/breed of pepper. American red pepper flakes typically use dried jalapeno pepper or cayenne peppers. Gochugaru is a Korean red chili pepper (called taeyang-cho). Is you sub the flakes, your dish will taste "fine", but it won't taste authentically "korean" - just my opinion. It'll taste like a spicy soup, or spicy meat, or whatever you're making like a fusion-style cuisine. I would never sub the flakes. Once you take a sniff of the Korean gochugaru you will know the difference - there is a sweetness, smokiness and depth to the flakes. Hope this helps.

Can this be kept in the refrigerator for long?

I've keep it in refrigerator for 2 years at a time. Still great.

How many cups of chili flakes does this contain?

There are 5.66 cups of flakes in the package based on the service size info on the package. 1088 quarter teaspoons is 272 teaspoons. Plus that into a converter to get 5.66 cups.

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Tae-kyung (3 LBs) Korean Red Chili Flakes, Gochugaru, Hot Pepper Type Powder By

Tae-kyung (3 LBs) Korean Red Chili Flakes, Gochugaru, Hot Pepper Type Powder By

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Taekyung
Item form
Powder
Diet type
Gluten Free
Unit count
1419.53
Number of Items
1

🧂Coarse texture perfect for authentic kimchi

🌶️3 lbs premium Korean red chili flakes

🛍️Large 1.36 kg resealable bag

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🌶️ Ignite your kitchen with authentic Korean fire!

COARSE FLAKE TEXTURE - Ideal for fermenting kimchi and adding vibrant color and crunch to your dishes.
AUTHENTIC KOREAN HEAT - Experience the bold, smoky spice essential for traditional kimchi and Korean BBQ.
GENEROUS 3 POUND PACK - Stock up with 1.36 kg of gochugaru—perfect for home chefs and culinary enthusiasts alike.
KOSHER CERTIFIED QUALITY - Trust in a premium, kosher-certified spice that meets your high culinary standards.
VERSATILE CULINARY ESSENTIAL - Elevate everything from spicy stir-fried pork to stews with this must-have Korean chili powder.

Tae-kyung Korean Red Chili Flakes (Gochugaru) delivers 3 pounds of coarse, kosher-certified chili powder, perfect for crafting traditional kimchi and enhancing Korean dishes with vibrant heat and flavor.

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ASIN	B005G8TWCI
Age Range Description	Adult
Brand	Taekyung
Brand Name	Taekyung
Container Type	Bag
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Diet type	Gluten Free
Item Form	Powder
Item Package Weight	1.4 Kilograms
Item Weight	3 Pounds
Item form	Powder
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Specialty	Kosher
UPC	786173936567 769923956718
Unit Count	1419.53 Milliliters
Unit count	1419.53 Milliliters

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