# South Korean regional food festivals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-regional-food-festivals
> Updated: 2026-10-17T23:28:27.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Various regional festivals in South Korea have focused on promoting local seafood and agricultural specialties. 

In Ganghwa County, the 18th Shrimp Salt Festival was scheduled for Oepo Port, featuring cultural performances, shrimp salt making, and king prawn catching experiences to boost the regional economy. 

In Nonsan, the 30th Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival concluded after its schedule was moved forward by one day due to forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds. The event highlighted Ganggyeong salted seafood and Sangwol sweet potatoes through food preparation activities and a market recreation of the historical Ganggyeong Port.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival concludes in Nonsan

The 30th Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival in Nonsan concluded early due to weather, showcasing local specialties like salted seafood and Sangwol sweet potatoes to boost the regional economy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ganggyeong-salted-seafood-festival-concludes-in-nonsan

### 2026-10-05: Ganghwa Island to host 18th Shrimp Salt Festival at Oepo Port

The 18th Ganghwa Island Shrimp Salt Festival will be held at Oepo Port from October 9–11, featuring musical performances, fireworks, local food tastings, and agricultural product sales.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ganghwa-island-to-host-18th-shrimp-salt-festival-at-oepo-port

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Cite as: South Korean regional food festivals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-regional-food-festivals