Regional season bands
This month · Korea · seasonal candidates
Seasonal index
June 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 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.
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
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
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.
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.
Gwangyang, Korea · Peak May-June Gwangyang City data shows that fresh maesil harvest and shipment are concentrated in June.
Gunnam-myeon, Yeonggwang · Peak May-June The Yeonggwang Chalbori Festival marks May as the point when the barley ripens.
Gyeongju, Korea · Peak May-June Gyeongju cherries are a fruit harvested early in summer, available only briefly from late May to mid-June
Jido-eup, Sinan · Peak May-June The Sinan Pomfret Festival and local reports center June on the flavor of seasonal pomfret.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Seosan, Korea · Peak June Since the festival is scheduled for June, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time
Goseong, Korea · Peak June Since the festival is scheduled for June, the signal for on-site consumption is strong at this time