The autumn taste of saltiness and sweetness, the Ganggyeong Jjeotgal Festival 'in full swing'

As the sky in Gongju Dunchi turned a reddish hue with the sunset, the scent of crisp kimchi wafted through the air. At the initial booth, the "Gongju Fish Market," a thatched sign and lanterns were hung, and footsteps continued to arrive to feel the atmosphere of the old market. The first day of the "2025 Gongju Kimchi Festival," where tradition and modernity blend together, began like this. On the 23rd, the opening ceremony attracted a crowd of over 70,000 people. This year's festival, themed "The Harmony of Gongju Kimchi and Sangwol Sweet Potatoes," was filled with programs that combined salty and sweet flavors, tradition, and emotion, just as its name suggested. On stage, performances by the Nonsan City Choir and the National Dance Company unfolded, followed by a vibrant stage by Namgung Jin and Ailee that lit up the autumn night. During the day, experiences centered around kimchi were popular. In the "Kimchi Kimchi Fermentation Experience Zone," family participants directly ...