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1 Mysterious cauldron rock and the legend of the rich man A special rock is located above the blue waves of the Namgang River in Uiryeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. Jeongam (鼎巖), or Cauldron Rock, is named for its resemblance to a cauldron lid. This unique rock, firmly rooted in the gently flowing river, is more than just … Read more
1 Introduction to Damyang, metasequoias. Damyang, the home of bamboo It is famous for the so-called Daetongbap, which is a variety of food beautifully displayed on bamboo. Metasequoia trees, which are just as beautiful as bamboo, are planted along the road, creating an exotic and fantastical landscape. From a distance, they look like fairies sitting … Read more
Hongseong’s Namdang Port: Your destination for fresh seafood (prawns, clams & more) and picturesque sunsets on the West Coast of Korea. 1 Introduction to Namdang Port. Discover Namdang Port: Fresh Seafood & Stunning Sunsets on Korea’s West Coast Namdang Port, in Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, is a treasure. It boasts abundant seafood thanks to its location on … Read more
This post covers Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), Korean beef import regulations, healthy eating tips, and the philosophy of food moderation. Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) is a fatal neurological disease in which the brain tissue of cattle deforms like a sponge. If humans consume infected beef, it can cause a fatal disease called variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease … Read more
Korean ginseng is more than just an agricultural product; it is a precious medicinal herb with a long history and deep tradition. In particular, fresh ginseng and red ginseng processed from it have established themselves as representative health supplements that are gaining attention in domestic and international markets.From the Goryeo Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty … Read more
1 Introduction to Mokpo Port. Mokpo Port is geographically located at the southwestern tip of the country and is a historic trading port that opened in October 1897 and has been open for 123 years. It is divided into the inner and northern ports and is specialized by function. The inner port is largely a … Read more
1 Introduction to Mukho Port. Located in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do, this port grew along with the development of coal mines in the Taebaek mountainous region. It serves as an auxiliary port for Donghae Port and also serves as a tourist route connecting Ulleungdo and Dokdo. It opened in 1937 and started as the first trade port … Read more
Although the global situation is difficult due to the tariff war of US President Trump, we must not forget that carbon reduction in preparation for the climate crisis is essential. Although carbon is emitted from energy use and daily life, there are many areas where it can be reduced in agriculture and livestock. There are … Read more
There are many kinds of rice cake in Korea. Ga-rae-tteok soup that makes you one year older on New Year’s Day1 Along with red bean rice cake, sirutteok, injeolmi, rainbow rice cake, and obang rice cake that are served on the table, garae-tteok, which is an ingredient in Seollal rice cake soup, and songpyeon for … Read more
In the East, the lunar calendar has been valued since ancient times, and the 15th day of the full moon was considered precious. Here, the First Full Moon refers to the 15th day of the first lunar month, which is the day when the first full moon rises when the new year begins in the … Read more