Mokpo croaker
Mokpo, Korea · Peak June-August In midsummer it becomes rich and oily, with clear seasonality in dishes like hoe, soup or tang, and jeon.
Regional season bands
This month · Korea · seasonal candidates
Seasonal index
July seasonal Korean food, Korean cuisine, and Korean ingredients by region on Bap.
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
Jeju, Korea · Peak June-September It is known as a seafood enjoyed in summer for its soft texture and sweetness
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
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
Uiseong, Korea · Peak June-July Uiseong County data states that Uiseong garlic is harvested in mid to late June and sold from early July.
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
Gamgok-myeon, Eumseong · Peak July-August Eumseong Haetsare peaches are strongly seasonal in summer, with harvest peaking in July and continuing into August.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Naeseong Stream, Bonghwa · Peak July-August Late-July to early-August festival dates and sweetfish-catching experiences make this a summer freshwater fishery highlight.
Jochiwon, Sejong · Peak July Since the festival is in July, 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