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Food index
A crawlable list of seasonal Korean food, Korean cuisine, and Korean ingredients by region and peak month on Bap.
Tongyeong, Korea · Peak November-February It is a representative shellfish whose scent of the sea and sweetness become more pronounced in winter
Mokpo, Korea · Peak June-August In midsummer it becomes rich and oily, with clear seasonality in dishes like hoe, soup or tang, and jeon.
Wando, Korea · Peak July-August It is frequently recommended as a nourishing seafood in the summer
Wando, Korea · Peak April-July Since it is a seaweed harvested between spring and early summer, its freshness and origin are important
Boryeong, Korea · Peak April-June A spring shellfish prized for its sweet, chewy adductor muscle.
Tongyeong, Korea · Peak March-June From spring to early summer, it is known for its strong briny aroma and firm texture.
Tongyeong, Korea · Peak March-April A spring dish where both young flounder and fresh mugwort define the season.
Seocheon, Korea · Peak September-October It is a representative seafood whose nuttiness is emphasized when grilled and eaten in autumn
Namdang Port, Hongseong · Peak August-October From late summer to autumn, prawns are consumed as a seasonal delicacy
Uljin, Korea · Peak December-February Winter snow crab is a representative seasonal East Coast seafood known for its meat and sweetness
Geoje, Korea · Peak December-January In winter, cod has a clear local seasonality, especially in cod soup and dishes eaten near the producing area.
Jeju, Korea · Peak June-September It is known as a seafood enjoyed in summer for its soft texture and sweetness
Jangheung, Korea · Peak December-February A cold-season seaweed harvested in winter and eaten in soups, tang, and rice-cake soup.
Gochang, Korea · Peak June-August The description of the Gochang County festival directly refers to June, the watermelon harvest season, and watermelon is also included in the July ingredients at the National Institute of Crop Sciences
Seongju, Korea · Peak March-June Nongsaro and Nongmin Newspaper sources describe Korean melon shipments starting in March and peaking in May.
Gimcheon, Korea · Peak June-July Plums are included in the National Institute of Crop Sciences’ July food ingredients, and the sales period for the Gimcheon Plum Festival also runs from late June to mid-July
Yeongdong, Korea · Peak August-September The Yeongdong Grape Festival centers on grape sales and visitor experiences from late summer into early autumn.
Naju, Korea · Peak August-November Pear is an autumn fruit, and the shipment of Naju pears for export also follows the seasonal pattern of becoming more active after August
Jeju, Korea · Peak October-February Jeju agricultural guidance describes October to February as the tastiest period for open-field, Tyvek-covered, and rain-sheltered mandarins.
Goheung, Korea · Peak November-December November seasonal produce listings and the Goheung Yuja Festival both point to the same late-autumn season.
Cheongdo, Korea · Peak October-November Cheongdo's autumn persimmon landscape and October Bansi festival support its seasonality.
Jinyeong, Gimhae · Peak October-November Persimmons are included among the seasonal agricultural products in November on the Nongshikupoo Information Nuri
Eoreumgol, Miryang · Peak September-November The description of the Miryang City festival also provides the quality conditions for the ripening period in September–October and the context of the November apple festival
Sangju, Korea · Peak December-February The Sangju dried persimmon agricultural heritage site explains that persimmons are peeled and dried for about two months during the winter, and the dried persimmon festival is also held in December or January
Samho, Yeongam · Peak August-November The Yeongam Fig Festival and direct-trade market in early September focus on fresh local figs.
Boeun, Korea · Peak October The Boeun Jujube Festival is a local agricultural specialty product festival held every year in October
Muan, Korea · Peak April-June The local cultural material explains that Muan onions are harvested from April to June
Uiseong, Korea · Peak June-July Uiseong County data states that Uiseong garlic is harvested in mid to late June and sold from early July.
Goesan, Korea · Peak August-September Goesan County says the festival runs from late August to early September, when chili pepper shipments begin in earnest.
Cheongyang, Korea · Peak August-November Cheongyang County cultivation data says ripe red goji berries are harvested from mid-August through November.
Dongno, Mungyeong · Peak September-October The Mungyeong Omija Festival in mid-September strongly signals the fresh omija season at the producing area.
Haenam, Korea · Peak August-November Haenam County reports that sweet potato harvesting runs from the summer holiday period through late November.
Damyang, Korea · Peak May Bamboo shoots have a short spring harvest window, and Damyang bamboo shoots fit the May seasonal food context.
Namwon-eup, Jeju · Peak April-May The festival is held in mid to late April, when Jeju's spring rains and young bracken shoots are closely linked.
Jeongseon, Korea · Peak May-June Korea Tourism Organization materials connect May with Jeongseon mountain greens and open-field gondre harvests, with local sources also pointing to May-June.
Bongpyeong, Pyeongchang · Peak September The Hyoseok Cultural Festival and buckwheat flower season cluster in September, making it a strong season for buckwheat food travel.
Boseong, Korea · Peak April-May The Boseong tea festival is held in the tea fields every May and includes tea-leaf picking and tea-making experiences.
Yangyang, Korea · Peak September-October The Yangyang Pine Mushroom Festival is held at the end of September or the beginning of October, revealing the brief autumn season of wild pine mushrooms
Nonsan, Korea · Peak January-May Agricultural food information lists strawberry production from January to May, and the Nonsan Strawberry Festival is held in late March.
Cheongsong, Korea · Peak September-November The Cheongsong Apple Festival runs from late October to early November around the autumn harvest, and apple is also listed as a November seasonal agricultural product.
Gwangyang, Korea · Peak May-June Gwangyang City data shows that fresh maesil harvest and shipment are concentrated in June.
Gongju, Korea · Peak September-October Gongju City’s experience materials suggest that the chestnut gathering period should be from early September to early October, and the Agricultural Food Information Nuri also treats chestnuts as a seasonal agricultural product in October
Eastern Jeju · Peak December-March Nongsaro explains that winter radishes are sown from late September to October and harvested from December through March of the following year.
Gujwa-eup, Jeju · Peak December-March The Jeju agricultural product information explains that the crop is sown from mid-July to the end of August and harvested from December through March of the following year
Daegwallyeong, Pyeongchang · Peak July-September Gangwon highland cabbage has strong summer shipment and harvest signals, making July to September the likely peak window.
Hongcheon, Korea · Peak July-August The Hongcheon Glutinous Corn Festival is held in mid-July and is introduced as a festival in July, the harvest season
Buk-myeon, Ulleung · Peak April-May It has a strong wild vegetable character, as its leaves are harvested in spring and eaten raw, pickled, or wrapped in other ways
Ganghwa, Korea · Peak October-November Ganghwa County’s data suggest that the optimal time for sowing autumn turnips is from mid to late August through early September, aligning with the harvest signal after October
Geumsan, Korea · Peak September-October Ginseng harvesting experiences and festival schedules cluster from late September into October, giving a strong autumn harvest signal.
Seosan, Korea · Peak October-May Seosan lists dallae as available from October to May, with March treated as its peak spring season.
Namhae, Korea · Peak November-March Namhae spinach is a winter vegetable harvested from November to mid-March and has a strong seasonal availability
Jindo, Korea · Peak November-December Jindo turmeric is typically harvested in November and December as cold weather arrives.
Haean-myeon, Yanggu · Peak November-January Radish greens are harvested in late October and early November, dried for about 60 days, then shipped as new-season siraegi from January.
Yanggu, Korea · Peak April-May Yanggu gomchwi is closely tied to May, when local festivals highlight the spring greens at their best.
Cheongil-myeon, Hoengseong · Peak September-October The Hoengseong Deodeok Festival is held in September, signaling the consumption of autumn deodeok and opportunities for harvesting experiences
Gunnam-myeon, Yeonggwang · Peak May-June The Yeonggwang Chalbori Festival marks May as the point when the barley ripens.
Icheon, Korea · Peak September-October The Icheon Rice Culture Festival coincides with the new-season rice period, including programs celebrating the autumn harvest and a bountiful farming year
Gamgok-myeon, Eumseong · Peak July-August Eumseong Haetsare peaches are strongly seasonal in summer, with harvest peaking in July and continuing into August.
Gwangdeok-myeon, Cheonan · Peak September-October Walnuts are harvested from late September to mid-October, making Cheonan walnuts a strong autumn ingredient.
Bigeumdo, Sinan · Peak November-March Shinan island spinach is a winter spinach served on the table from late autumn through midwinter, where the sea breeze and low temperatures create its flavor profile
Gijang, Busan · Peak March-April Gijang seaweed can be considered a candidate for March to April, given the spring harvesting season and the context of the seaweed and kelp festival
Gogeum-myeon, Wando · Peak October-May New-season gim is produced from October through the following May.
Sanae-myeon, Hwacheon · Peak July-August The Hwacheon Tomato Festival is held from late July to early August, strongly promoting the seasonal availability of summer tomatoes
Daejeo-dong, Busan · Peak February-May The Nongmin Newspaper explains that although Daejeo tomatoes are harvested starting in January, their peak season is from March to May
Gyeongju, Korea · Peak May-June Gyeongju cherries are a fruit harvested early in summer, available only briefly from late May to mid-June
Jeju, Korea · Peak October-March Broccoli grown in Jeju is harvested from October to March of the following year and shipped until May depending on market conditions
Anmyeon-eup, Taean · Peak December-March Taean naengi is harvested and shipped from mid-December to mid-March as an early spring green.
Dongjin and Gyehwa-myeon, Buan · Peak March-May Buan Noeul potatoes are early greenhouse potatoes harvested and shipped from mid-March through May.
Jeodong Port, Ulleung · Peak September-December Dokdo shrimp is repeatedly introduced as a premium shrimp with a sweet taste and firm flesh from autumn to early winter
Jeodong Port, Ulleung · Peak September-December Dak-saeu is distinguished from kkot-saeu by its head shape and texture, and is especially sought after from autumn to early winter.
Jeodong Port, Ulleung · Peak September-December Dohwa-saeu joins kkot-saeu and dak-saeu as a prized Ulleung seafood during the autumn-to-early-winter Dokdo shrimp season.
Jeju, Korea · Peak November-February Ttak-saeu is caught year-round, but local sources point to colder months as the better-tasting season.
Moseulpo Port, Jeju · Peak November-February Yellowtail caught around Gapado and Marado, together with the winter festival, makes Moseulpo a strong winter seafood destination.
Jeju, Korea · Peak September-November Various seasonal data present the autumn fat content of hairtail and the peak around September
Jeju, Korea · Peak November-February Dried okdom is popular for winter gifts, and seasonal reports point to winter as a strong time for Jeju tilefish.
Jido-eup, Sinan · Peak May-June The Sinan Pomfret Festival and local reports center June on the flavor of seasonal pomfret.
Beolgyo, Boseong · Peak November-March With the cold wind blowing and repeated reports of cockle shipments and festivals, it is well suited as a candidate for the winter season
Mongsanpo Port, Taean · Peak March-May The festival period coincides with spring webfoot octopus consumption, so there is strong local experience around April
Gyeongdo, Yeosu · Peak June-September Conger eel is in season from June to September, and there is strong demand for health-boosting foods in July and August
Daebyeon Port, Gijang, Busan · Peak April-May The Gijang Anchovy Festival is held at the end of April, and there is a strong signal of spring anchovy season and demand from production areas
Jijok Strait, Namhae · Peak April-June The travel materials for spring trips to Namhae with jukbang anchovies and anchovy ssambap support the seasonal characteristics of April and May
Guryongpo, Pohang · Peak November-February Reports say the gwamegi season will begin in November, and the signs of winter sales are clear
Dongmyeong Port, Sokcho · Peak October-December Between October and December, with the cold wind, consumption of yangmiri street food stalls and festivals becomes concentrated
Dongmyeong Port, Sokcho · Peak October-December Roe-filled dorumuk is strongly associated with late autumn and winter eating in Sokcho.
Jaran Bay, Goseong, Gyeongsangnam-do · Peak October-December Full-scale production and local festival timing overlap from autumn to early winter.
Buan, Korea · Peak April-May Spring baekhap clam soup, porridge, and grilled clams are closely tied to Buan travel.
Dolsan-eup, Yeosu · Peak January-March Official tourism materials describe saejogae as a rare clam best tasted only from January to March.
Muan, Korea · Peak September-November The press release presents signals of the largest catches for fishing after mid-September and for late October and early November
Heuksando, Sinan · Peak November-March Although skate fish is consumed year-round, there is sales data from production areas indicating that the period from November to March is considered the tastiest season
Tongyeong, Korea · Peak August-December Tongyeong sea eel is closely tied to late-summer seafood and restorative summer dishes, with local promotion continuing into winter.
Narodo Port, Goheung · Peak October-February Spanish mackerel is repeatedly introduced as a blue-backed fish, with its fat content increasing from October and its flavor becoming stronger in winter
Seonsu Port, Ganghwa · Peak May-June Consumption around Ganghwa Pungmul Market and Seonsu Port's bandengi village is concentrated in May and June, giving it a strong early-summer provenance.
Ganggu Port, Yeongdeok · Peak December-March Peak winter snow crab season and the February festival make Yeongdeok one of the East Coast's signature snow crab destinations.
Bomok Port, Seogwipo · Peak May-August The detailed information from Visit Jeju explains that the damselfish is in season from May to August, and that it becomes plump in May and June
Cheonjin Port, Udo, Jeju · Peak April-June Given the context of the April festival and the spring haenyeo (female diver) harvesting, it is suitable as a candidate for Jeju haenyeo seafood
Haemang-dong, Gunsan · Peak October-March Winter sea-breeze drying is important for bakdae sole quality, and the flavor is valued from winter into spring.
Beopseongpo, Yeonggwang · Peak March-April This preserved seafood is tied to spring yellow croaker fishing grounds and Beopseongpo's salt-curing and drying culture.
Chujado, Jeju · Peak September-February After the closed season, yellow croaker is highlighted from September through the following February, making it a strong autumn and winter seafood.
Sinjindo, Taean · Peak April-June The seafood safety information explains that blue crabs are in season twice a year, in spring and autumn, and that the female blue crabs in spring are delicious
Yeonpyeong Island, Incheon · Peak September-November Autumn male blue crabs grow fuller and sweeter, making this a strong autumn blue crab candidate.
Seomjin River, Hadong · Peak May-August Because of the strong regional characteristics of summer clam soup consumption and the Seomjin River estuary, it is considered a candidate for summer starting in early summer
Odaecheon, Pyeongchang · Peak January-February The 2026 festival period is from January 9 to February 9, combining winter ice fishing with trout consumption
Yongdae-ri, Inje · Peak December-April In the winter cold, the pollock freeze and thaw repeatedly, and by spring it is fully prepared as dried pollock, showing strong seasonality
Jeodong Port, Ulleung · Peak July-September The Ulleungdo Squid Festival is held in July, and there are strong signs of summer squid fishing experiences and consumption
Seogwipo, Korea · Peak May-July The consumption of Jeju haenyeo harvesting and summer sea urchin soup and sea urchin bibimbap is linked to local fisheries experiences
Jindong-myeon, Changwon · Peak March-June Sea squirts are in season from March to June and are repeatedly introduced as a seafood that represents the scent of the spring sea
Janghang Port, Seocheon · Peak May-June There is a signal for a seasonal baby squid and cuttlefish festival around May, making it a suitable candidate for spring cephalopod season
Samcheonpo Port, Sacheon · Peak July-September After the octopus closed season ends in July, summer tourism demand picks up, making it a potential summer cephalopod hotspot on the southern coast
Oepo Port, Ganghwa · Peak October The Incheon Tour describes Ganghwa Island as the country’s largest salted shrimp production area and provides a signal for festival consumption before the kimchi-making season
Gwangcheon, Hongseong · Peak October Cave aging and demand before kimchi-making season make it a strong autumn preserved seafood candidate.
Ganwoldo, Seosan · Peak October-April Oyster harvesting continues from late autumn through spring, and the oysters in February and March have a rich flavor, so they are considered a candidate for winter and spring
Gangyeong-eup, Nonsan · Peak October The Korea Tourism Organization’s festival information shows that the Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival is an autumn gourmet festival held in October
Andong, Korea · Peak March-May The Gyeongbuk food data suggest that the main season for consuming salted mackerel is spring, making it a candidate for regional food in processed fisheries
Jinhae Bay, Changwon · Peak December-May There is data indicating that it can be harvested from December to May, making it suitable as a candidate for winter and spring shellfish
Seomjin River, Gokseong · Peak September-November Local cultural materials also treat spring sweetfish and autumn freshwater crabs as seasonal foods of the Seomjin River, making them candidates for autumn freshwater fisheries
Naeseong Stream, Bonghwa · Peak July-August Late-July to early-August festival dates and sweetfish-catching experiences make this a summer freshwater fishery highlight.
Sinbang Village, Hadong · Peak February-May Beotgul oysters grow plump around the March-April cherry blossom season, giving them a short and distinct spring peak.
Jangsu, Korea · Peak September Since the festival is scheduled for September, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Punggi, Yeongju · Peak October Since the festival is in October, there is a strong signal of on-site consumption at this time
Sunchang, Korea · Peak October Since the festival is in October, there is a strong signal of on-site consumption at this time
Bonghwa, Korea · Peak October Since the festival is in October, there is a strong signal of on-site consumption at this time
Gimcheon, Korea · Peak August Since the festival is in August, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Gwangyang, Korea · Peak September Since the festival is scheduled for September, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Cheonbuk, Boryeong · Peak November Since the festival is scheduled for November, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Changnyeong, Korea · Peak September Since the festival is scheduled for September, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Cheongyang, Korea · Peak September Since the festival is scheduled for September, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Nonsan, Korea · Peak December Since the festival is in December, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Songsan, Hwaseong · Peak September Since the festival is scheduled for September, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Dundeok, Geoje · Peak September Since the festival is scheduled for September, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Gomso, Buan · Peak September Since the festival is scheduled for September, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Jinan, Korea · Peak August Since the festival is in August, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Seosan, Korea · Peak June Since the festival is scheduled for June, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Jochiwon, Sejong · Peak July Since the festival is in July, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Seonghwan, Cheonan · Peak November Since the festival is scheduled for November, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Ipjang, Cheonan · Peak September Since the festival is scheduled for September, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Baegun Valley, Pocheon · Peak December-February Since the festival runs from December to February, there is a strong signal of on-site consumption during this period
Hadong, Korea · Peak November Hadong tourism presents the chamsungeo festival as a November event and frames Noryang Port green tea chamsungeo as a winter delicacy.
Goseong, Korea · Peak June Since the festival is scheduled for June, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Chodo, Goseong · Peak July Since the festival is in July, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Yanggu, Korea · Peak October-November Since the festival runs from October to November, there is a strong signal of on-site spending during this period
Yeongyang, Korea · Peak August The Yeongyang chili H.O.T Festival will be held at the end of August, and data on red chili harvests also show a harvest trend after late July, indicating a strong signal for late‑summer consumption in production areas
Jeungpyeong, Korea · Peak September Since the festival is scheduled for September, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Gochang, Korea · Peak August Since the festival is in August, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Seocheon, Korea · Peak August-September Since the festival runs from August to September, there’s a strong signal of on-site spending during this period
Yeongdong, Korea · Peak January The Yeongdong Dried Persimmon Festival and the Korea Tourism Organization’s festival information support the signals for winter Yeongdong dried persimmon exhibition sales and local consumption
Mungyeong, Korea · Peak October Since the festival is in October, there is a strong signal of on-site consumption at this time
Hadong, Korea · Peak August Hadong's Sulsang gizzard shad festival is held in August, and local sales continue from summer into late October.