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Imsil-gun produces kimchi ingredients with a firm, crunchy texture and deep flavor using cabbage and peppers grown in the mid-mountainous region, 250 to 300 meters above sea level, with large daily temperature ranges. Last year, 132 tons of kimchi ingredients were sold, resulting in sales of approximately 730 million won.
Imsil-gun, Jeollabuk-do announced on the 19th that it will be holding advance reservations for the '11th Imsil Crunchy Kimchi Festival' so that consumers can leisurely and economically prepare kimchi according to their home kimchi schedule.
First, advance reservations for the on-site experience event to be held in the Imsil Cheese Theme Park area for three days starting November 13th will be accepted until the 6th of next month.
Participants can make their own kimchi using pickled cabbage and seasoning prepared in advance on site, and can also enjoy a variety of programs such as kimchi demonstrations, impromptu singing competitions, and kimchi tasting.
The kimchi material sales event, which will be held through courier delivery and on-site pickup, accepts advance reservations until November 27th.
On-site pickup is operated in a drive-thru manner to increase convenience.
This year's selling price is 195,000 won (including delivery fee) for a set of pickled cabbage (20kg) and seasoning (10kg), and if you visit Imsil & Seasoning Co., Ltd. and pick it up, you can purchase it for 187,000 won excluding delivery fee.
Imsil cabbage and peppers grow in the mid-mountainous region, 250 to 300 meters above sea level, with large daily temperature ranges, and boast a firm, crunchy texture and deep flavor.
The county sold 132 tons of kimchi ingredients last year, recording sales of 730 million won, and plans to secure more than 134 tons of kimchi this year and do its best in supply and quality control.
Reservations and inquiries can be made to Imsil & Seasoning, an agricultural corporation (☎ 063-644-4289, 643-8949), and further details can be found on the Imsil & Seasoning Village Business Group website (www.imsiln.kr).
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This year, sales of kimchi ingredients will reach more than 134 tons.
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