Uljin-gun, Coastal Medicinal Plant 'Haebangpung' Shipping in Full Swing... "Fragrance Lasts in Mouth for 3 Days"

Uljin-gun 'Haebangpung' shipping operation scene.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] The harvesting work of the medicinal plant 'Haebangpung,' grown under the sea breeze of the East Coast in Uljin-gun, Gyeongbuk, is in full swing.

'Haebangpung' is a medicinal plant native to the coastal areas of Uljin-gun. It was once designated as an endangered species due to indiscriminate harvesting, but after being developed as a regionally specialized crop by the Uljin-gun Agricultural Technology Center, it was registered in 2018 in the Slow Food 'Ark of Taste' as a specialty crop of Uljin-gun.

Currently, the Uljin Haebangpung Agricultural Cooperative Corporation (25 farms) cultivates Haebangpung on 6 hectares of farmland and sells it in major cities such as Seoul and Daegu, as well as throughout Uljin-gun. Haebangpung can be harvested year-round, but this season offers the best aroma and tenderness, captivating the palates of gourmets.

Heo Gyun, the author of 'Domundaejak,' which contains delicacies from the eight provinces during the Joseon Dynasty, is said to have admired, "After eating Haebangpung, the scent of Haebangpung lingers in the mouth for three days."

Jeon Eun-woo, director of the Uljin-gun Agricultural Technology Center, stated, "Haebangpung is recorded in the Donguibogam as a medicinal crop that purifies the blood and prevents wind-related ailments, demonstrating excellent pharmacological effects," adding, "I hope many people eat Haebangpung and become healthier during this time when we are exhausted from COVID-19."

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