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[Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jong-sun] The famous Seokgok Black Pork grilled on a gridiron in Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, is captivating the taste buds of autumn gourmets.

Gokseong-gun and Seokgok black pork specialty restaurants are putting effort into restoring the former reputation of Seokgok Black Pork grilled on a gridiron. They are remodeling the interiors and exteriors of black pork specialty restaurants and promoting through YouTube and SNS.

Thanks to these efforts, the number of customers seeking Seokgok Black Pork grilled on a gridiron has significantly increased since this spring.

Gourmets are drawn to the smoky, chewy, and tender black pork grilled on a gridiron and the delicious Jeolla-do side dishes.

Gokseong-gun and local specialty restaurants expect the popularity of Seokgok Black Pork grilled on a gridiron to rise further as travel and dining-out demand increase following the implementation of the With-Corona policy.

Business owners said, “Thanks to efforts made together with Gokseong-gun, such as creating a pleasant space through facility improvements and interior design and upgrading the menu, many customers seem to be visiting.”

Gokseong-gun is promoting the restoration of the former reputation of Seokgok Black Pork and the development of representative food in the Gokseong-eup area as a pledge of the 7th local government administration. Accordingly, they recently completed the development of a new menu called ‘Black Pork Wasabi Grilled on a Gridiron (tentative name)’ with a famous chef and plan to launch it within this year.

Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jong-sun cha6960@asiae.co.kr㎟

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