Taean, to the west of Korea, is a lesser-known area of Korea’s fantastic coastline. But why should you add Taean to your Korea ‘To-Do’ list?…
Jayeom: A Slow Food ‘Ark of Taste’ Product
Few Koreans know about the country’s long history of ‘Jayeom’ or ‘boiled’ salt. It is such a rare and unique way of salt farming, unknown…
Korea’s Rich Salt History: a Look at the Little Known Culture of ‘Jayeom’
Few foods hold as much historical and global significance as salt. Ancient wars have been waged in the pursuit of the mineral. During Roman times,…
A Trip to the Tuscany of Korea
Gastro Tour Seoul’s ‘Tuscany of Korea’ Tour The Taean Peninsula to the south-west of Seoul is a lesser-known Korean county which produces some of the…