Yeoncheon-gun Achieves Consecutive Wins at Korea Kimchi Contest for Two Years

Yeoncheon-gun in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 27th that two local kimchi companies have been honored with awards at the 14th Korea Kimchi Contest, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT).

Yeoncheon-gun Imjingang Kimchi is receiving an award at the 14th Korea Kimchi Contest hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT). Provided by Yeoncheon-gun

This contest is a nationwide event held annually to improve the quality of domestically produced kimchi and to revitalize the kimchi industry. Outstanding kimchi products are selected through a rigorous evaluation process.

Imjingang Kimchi Co., Ltd. (CEO Kang Jeongbok) received the Encouragement Award for its "Migumchi Yulmu Bossam Kimchi," while the Yeoncheon branch of the Korea Nonghyup Kimchi Cooperative Business Corporation (CEO Yoon Kyunghan) was recognized for its "Osaeksoban Poggi Kimchi."

Notably, Imjingang Kimchi Co., Ltd. also won the Grand Prize for its "Migumchi Yulmu Chonggak Kimchi" and the Encouragement Award for its "Migumchi Yulmu Poggi Kimchi" at the 13th Korea Kimchi Contest in 2024. By achieving awards for two consecutive years, the company continues to raise the nationwide reputation of Yeoncheon kimchi.

Kim Deokhyeon, Mayor of Yeoncheon-gun, stated, "It is very meaningful that kimchi from Yeoncheon-gun, the home of kimchi, has been recognized for its excellence at the national kimchi contest for two consecutive years. This achievement is the result of the dedication and passion of local farmers, as well as the efforts of businesses that carry on our traditions. Going forward, Yeoncheon-gun will actively support the kimchi industry using local agricultural products and do our utmost to ensure that our kimchi is established as a representative food on the global stage."

Meanwhile, an awards ceremony in conjunction with "Kimchi Day" is scheduled to be held by December. The winning companies will receive certificates and prize money. In addition, a variety of support measures will follow, including promotions through TV home shopping and online open markets, as well as the operation of promotional booths at nationwide events, further raising awareness of the excellence of Yeoncheon kimchi.

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