22 Foreigners from the US, Japan, Germany, and Others Experience Kimchi

Seoul Agro-Fisheries & Food Corporation's Foreigners' Experience Program 'Special Experience & Kimchi in Seoul' on 27th... 22 Foreign Participants from 14 Countries Including USA, Japan, Germany Join Kimchi Making and Auction Tour

The Seoul Agro-Fisheries & Food Corporation (President Moon Young-pyo) held a foreigner kimchi-making experience program, ‘Special Experience & Kimchi in Seoul,’ on the 27th.

Hosted with the goal of attracting foreign tourists and promoting Garak Market and Garak Mall as tourist attractions, the event was attended by 22 foreigners from 14 countries including the United States, Japan, and Germany.

The kimchi-making experience was conducted by Master Lee Ha-yeon, Traditional Food Artisan No. 58. Participants made and tasted kimchi and kimchi pancakes, representative traditional Korean foods, and spent time interacting to deepen their understanding of Korean food culture.

Foreign participants shared their impressions, saying, “It was really great to learn how to make kimchi directly from a master,” “It was a great opportunity to learn about Korean traditional culture and was really fun,” and “I want to introduce this experience to my friends and participate again together.”

Along with the kimchi-making experience, the corporation conducted an auction tour highlighting the characteristics of Garak Market, providing foreigners with the opportunity to directly experience and learn about the vegetable auction at Garak Market.

At the auction site, foreigners experienced the leafy vegetable auction and were amazed by the volume and transaction amounts traded at Garak Market. They also expressed surprise at the fact that there are about 15 types of leafy vegetables. They were very satisfied with this unique experience, which offered a glimpse into the daily economic life of Seoul residents, something not available at typical tourist spots.

President Moon Young-pyo said, “Kimchi is a special food that embodies Korean food culture and history,” adding, “I hope the process of making kimchi becomes a special experience that allows a deeper understanding of Korea and its food culture.”

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