Regional season bands
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Seasonal index
February seasonal Korean food, Korean cuisine, and Korean ingredients by region on Bap.
Tongyeong, Korea · Peak November-February It is a representative shellfish whose scent of the sea and sweetness become more pronounced in winter
Uljin, Korea · Peak December-February Winter snow crab is a representative seasonal East Coast seafood known for its meat and sweetness
Jangheung, Korea · Peak December-February A cold-season seaweed harvested in winter and eaten in soups, tang, and rice-cake soup.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Gogeum-myeon, Wando · Peak October-May New-season gim is produced from October through the following May.
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
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.
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 November-February Dried okdom is popular for winter gifts, and seasonal reports point to winter as a strong time for Jeju tilefish.
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
Guryongpo, Pohang · Peak November-February Reports say the gwamegi season will begin in November, and the signs of winter sales are clear
Dolsan-eup, Yeosu · Peak January-March Official tourism materials describe saejogae as a rare clam best tasted only from January to March.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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