Jeongeup City to Hold "Dessert and Cake Competition" on the 17th

Held at Jeonbuk Science College
Showcasing Jeongeup Jihwang, the Local Specialty

The "National Jeongeup Jihwang Dessert and Cake Competition," jointly hosted by Jeongeup City, the Jeongeup Jihwang Convergence Project Group, and Jeonbuk Science College, will be held on September 17 at Jeonbuk Science College.

2025 Jeongeup Jiwhang Dessert and Cake Competition Poster. Provided by Jeongeup City

According to the city on September 2, the competition was organized to discover new ways to utilize Jeongeup Jihwang, the city’s signature specialty product, and to encourage the development of creative products.

The competition will be conducted in two stages: preliminary and final rounds. Twelve teams that pass the document screening will compete in the finals. There is a single category for cakes and desserts, and each participating team must submit one creative and marketable entry using "Steamed Jihwang Concentrate."

All finalist teams will be provided with Steamed Jihwang Concentrate and must prepare at least three pieces for judging and exhibition purposes.

At the competition venue, there will also be a tasting event for visitors alongside the judging. Award-winning teams will prepare separate tasting products so that citizens and visitors can sample Jeongeup Jihwang desserts firsthand.

The total prize money amounts to 5 million won, with the grand prize of 1.5 million won (one team), the top excellence award of 1 million won (one team), the excellence award of 700,000 won (one team), and encouragement awards of 200,000 won each (nine teams), ensuring that all finalist teams receive an award.

Eligibility is open to all high school students and above nationwide, and teams of up to two people may apply. Applications must be submitted via email by 6:00 p.m. on September 10 after checking the announcement on the official Jeongeup Jihwang website.

A city official stated, "Jeongeup Jihwang is increasingly being used not only as a traditional medicinal ingredient but also as a processed food ingredient," adding, "We hope this competition will promote the excellence and potential of Jeongeup Jihwang nationwide and bring new vitality to local farms and industries."

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