Enjoy Gorosoe Sap Harvested from the Pristine Nature of Jeonnam

1,606,000 Liters to Be Harvested in Nine Cities and Counties

The site of collecting gorosoe sap. Provided by Jeonnam Province

Jeollanam-do announced on the 21st that it officially began the harvesting of Gorosoe sap in nine cities and counties, starting with Baegunsan Mountain in Gwangyang on the 15th.

To ensure the stable collection of Gorosoe sap, it is important to work during periods when the appropriate temperature is maintained. Sap collection is most active when the nighttime low is below minus 2 degrees Celsius, the daytime high is below 10 degrees Celsius, and the daily temperature difference exceeds 10 degrees.

This year, due to climate change, the harvesting of Gorosoe sap began about five days earlier than last year. It is expected that 1,606,000 liters will be harvested from 101,000 trees in nine cities and counties, including Gwangyang, Gurye, Jangseong, and Damyang.

Gorosoe, whose name originates from "water beneficial to the bones (Gollisu: 骨利水)," is rich in various minerals, vitamins, and calcium, and is known to help improve osteoporosis, boost immunity, and alleviate high blood pressure.

Moon Miran, head of the Forest Recreation Division of Jeollanam-do, said, "We are continuously promoting consumption campaigns for Gorosoe forest households," and added, "With Seollal approaching, we highly recommend Gorosoe sap, which is in season, as a health gift for relatives and parents."

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