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South Korean agricultural festivals

Overview

Local agricultural festivals are scheduled to take place in South Korea during mid-October.

In Paju, the 21st Paju Kaesong Ginseng Festival is set for October 17–18 at Imjingak Plaza and the Pyeonghwa Nuri area. The event highlights premium 6-year-old ginseng and the ‘Jangdan Sambak’ trio of rice, beans, and ginseng. Programs include a cooking competition, a health marathon, and traditional herbal medicine experiences. To support the local economy, agricultural products will be sold at 15% to 20% below market rates.

In Gyeongsan, the 15th Gyeongsan Jujube Festival & Agricultural Products Fair will run from October 16–18 at the Onmaru Plaza. The festival promotes local jujubes, which represent 40% of South Korea’s total production. Activities include direct sales of fresh and dried jujubes at 20% to 30% discounts, royal cuisine-themed food zones, and cultural performances such as trot concerts and traditional Korean music.

Entities

Imjingak · Paju City · Gyeongsan · Paju Kaesong Ginseng Festival · Gyeongsan Jujube Festival

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Gyeongsan Jujube Festival to be held October 16–18

    The 15th Gyeongsan Jujube Festival will take place from October 16–18 in Gyeongsan, South Korea, featuring direct sales of premium jujubes, royal-themed culinary experiences, and various cultural performances.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Paju Kaesong Ginseng Festival to held at Imjingak

    The 21st Paju Kaesong Ginseng Festival will be held October 17-18 at Imjingak, featuring 6-year-old ginseng, local food competitions, and cultural programs to boost regional tourism and agriculture.

Sources

hidomin.com · idaegu.com · joongboo.com · kgdm.co.kr · localsegye.co.kr