GANGNEUNG CITY ENG - 솔향강릉

Gangneung City joined a preliminary member of the Korean UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the subject of Gastronomy in 2021, following the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listing of Gangneung Dano Festival in 2005 and Gangneung Nongak in 2014. It is also preparing to be selected as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2023. In June 2022, it was selected as Korea's candidate city in a competitive evaluation among prospective member cities in Korea, and will submit a formal application to UNESCO headquarters this year for review.

Gangneung Chodang Dubu is a tasty and nutritious combination of our beans with the deep flavor of the East Sea. Gangneung Chodang Dubu, created using the traditional method of brining with seawater, has a nostalgic "mom's homemade" taste, a slight pine aroma, and a soft, pure white flavor with the profound taste of the East Sea.

There is a potato dish that represents Gangwon Province. Gamja ongsimi, which is created by pounding potatoes into small balls, has a plump and chewy texture that makes it a perfect meal for one. It's a terrific combination with gamja jeon (potato pancake) and makgeolli (Korean rice wine). Let's go to the "Byeongsan Ongsimi Village" now and have some ongsimi.

Makguksu, prepared from buckwheat, is a traditional local dish that should not be missed when visiting Gangneung. The "mak" in makguksu means "quickly made by pulling the noodles," wich reflects the convenience and popularity of makguksu. Makguksu is prepared by removing the husk of the buckwheat and mixing the buckwheat flour with water to make noodles. It is mixed with wheat flour and starch because it lacks the texture and elasticity of wheat flour noodles. Makguksu is popular due to its chewy texture that easily breaks off and its cold, savory flavor.