The 19th Paju Gaeseong Ginseng Festival Concludes... Sales Reach 1.18 Billion Won

Tourists are examining ginseng at the '19th Paju Gaeseong Ginseng Festival' held at Paju Imjingak Square on the 19th and 20th.

Gyeonggi Paju City announced on the 21st that it achieved sales of 1.18 billion KRW at the '19th Paju Gaeseong Ginseng Festival' held over two days from the 19th to the 20th at Paju Imjingak Square. This figure combines profits from agricultural specialties including Paju Gaeseong Ginseng and specialized restaurants.

At the Paju Gaeseong Ginseng Festival venue, various attractions were held, including the Jangdan Sambaek Cooking Contest, Ginseng Pear Ssireum Wrestling Competition, street performances, and closing performances.

Additionally, on-site processing and specialized restaurants operated to captivate visitors' tastes, while ginseng auctions, circus playgrounds, and experience programs were very popular among family visitors.

Considerations for visitors during the festival were also well received. To facilitate convenience for visitors who purchased goods, services such as free delivery and half-price courier services were provided, and a shuttle bus operated between Munsan Station and the Imjingak event site to enhance visitor mobility. Furthermore, various convenience services such as wheelchair and stroller rentals and shopping basket rentals were offered.

Kim Kyung-il, Mayor of Paju City, said, “We sincerely welcome all visitors to the festival and hope you take care of your precious health with Paju Gaeseong Ginseng.” He added, “We will continue to actively support the production of the highest quality ginseng to widely promote the excellence of Paju Gaeseong Ginseng, contributing to increased farm income and revitalization of the local economy.”

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