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S. Korean Dried Persimmons Gaining Attention as Local Delicacy

HAMYANG, Jan. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Hamyang dried persimmons, which were especially loved by King Gojong, the last monarch of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty, were treated as precious dried persimmons along with Sangju dried persimmons. When making dried persimmons, one must pick and peel off the skin before the fruit is ripe. Dried persimmons are characterized [...]

Hamyang “Bitter Melon” Festival to Be Held in Mid-August

SEOUL, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The Anshim Village in Hamyang County, South Gyeongsang Province, will hold a “bitter melon” festival for three days between August 9 and 11. Bitter melon, alternatively called bitter gourd or bitter squash, is widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit, which is among the [...]