Local specialties of Korea
Gangwon Province (강원도)
Pyeongchang: Buckwheat - Buckwheat is a plant that grows well in cold regions, and Pyeongchang has long, cold winters. Buckwheat is the main ingredient for Pyeongchang's signature dish, makguksu (buckwheat noodles).
Gyeongsang Province (경상도)
Gyeongju: Gyeongju Bread - Gyeongju Bread was created in the 1930s by a Japanese pastry chef who opened a bakery in Gyeongju. The bread is filled with red bean paste and has a unique shape that resembles a turtle.
Jeolla Province (전라도)
Jeonju: Bibimbap - Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish that consists of a bowl of rice topped with various vegetables, meat, and a fried egg. Jeonju Bibimbap is particularly famous for its high-quality ingredients and presentation.
Chungcheong Province (충청도)
Daejeon: Gondeure Namul - Gondeure Namul is a type of seasoned mountain vegetable that is harvested in the fall. Daejeon is surrounded by mountains, making it an ideal place to harvest Gondeure Namul.
Jeju Province (제주도)
Jeju: Hallabong - Hallabong is a type of mandarin orange that is native to Jeju Island. It is known for its sweet, juicy flesh and distinctive shape. Jeju Island has a warm, subtropical climate that is ideal for growing Hallabong.
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