Accelerating the Designation of 'Gangjin Matjip' Adding Friendliness and Hygiene to Taste

Recruitment of Restaurants Participating in Consulting: 4 Locations in 2018, 7 Locations in 2019, and Ongoing in 2020

Gangjin County declared 2020 as the "Year of Opening the Era of 5 Million Tourists." (Photo by Gangjin County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do, announced on the 13th that it has declared 2020 as the "first year of the era of 5 million tourists" and is making every effort to transform into a "tourist destination where visitors stay."

In line with travel trends such as gourmet tourism and restaurant exploration, the county is focusing on the Gangjin restaurant development project this year as well, following last year.

Accordingly, restaurants specializing in single dishes are being recruited to participate in restaurant consulting until the 15th, and applications are being accepted at the Tourism Division of Gangjin County Office.

The Gangjin restaurant development project diagnoses and identifies problems for each establishment in overall aspects such as food taste, table setting, hygiene environment, and friendly service in advance.

Additionally, through customized in-depth coaching and consulting by food experts, the project aims to raise the level of restaurants by improving taste and service, thereby enhancing competitiveness and revitalizing the local commercial district.

The restaurant development project, which started in 2018, is now in its third year.

In the first year, 2018, four establishments were designated as restaurants: Gangjinman Gaetbeoltang (Gangjin-eup), Oki Saengseon Gui (Gangjin-eup), Suingwan (Byeongyeong-myeon), and Masil (Gangjin-eup).

In the second year, 2019, seven establishments were designated as restaurants: Byeongyeong Seogane (Byeongyeong-myeon), Moran Chueotang (Gangjin-eup), Meotjin Mannam (Maryang-myeon), Uaminmul Nara (Seongjeon-myeon), Todam Chueotang (Gangjin-eup), Jeonggane (Gundong-myeon), and Daeji Sikdang (Chillyang-myeon), making a total of 11 currently operating establishments.

Once designated as a Gangjin restaurant, a certificate and signboard are issued, and the establishment is given priority for various subsidy projects such as installation of standing tables and kitchen facility improvement projects.

Also, the establishments are posted on the county website, promoted through gourmet maps, and enjoy various benefits. A consumer secret evaluation team operates and continuous follow-up management is conducted to ensure they maintain their status as restaurants.

County Governor Lee Seung-ok said, "If visitors know that Gangjin offers not only traditional Korean set meals but also various single dishes, and if the county's restaurants are upgraded and flourish, the local economy can revive," adding, "Please do your best to ensure that the development of a stay-type tourist destination is successfully established through restaurant development."

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