YEONGDONG-GUN

Yeongdong, situated on the foothills of Chungpungnyeong of Sobaek Mountain Range, is the No. 1 grape producer in Korea due to its geographical location and great diurnal temperature difference that allows production of quality grapes with high sugar content and pleasant scent.

Persimmons are known for its health benefits as an alkaline food, and the ones cultivated in Yeongdong in particular are well-renowned for their top quality. They are uncontaminated and have thin skin, high sugar content and beautiful color as they were produced in the mountain region situated on the hillside of Sobaek Mountain Range with a great diurnal temperature difference.

Yeongdong's dried persimmons are organic products made of persimmons cultivated in the mountain villages in the clean region situated on the hillside of Sobaek Mountain Range, which has a great diurnal temperature difference. Because the persimmons are dried naturally in a modern drying facilities, they retain the high sugar content and beautiful color.

Due to its geographical location surrounded by high mountains that cause a great diurnal temperature difference, the shiitake mushrooms grown in the region are thick with excellent flavor and scent, and they are in high demand not only in Korea but also Japan, Taiwan and the U.S. because of their high quality.

There is a long tradition in Korea to eat nuts such as walnuts to ward off boils on the 15th day of January on the lunar calendar, and people also often had walnut soup to gain appetite and energy. In the old literature such as Bonchogangmok and Donguibogam, walnuts were described to have been used as a folk remedy as it contained rich nutrients and provided many health benefits.

• There is a large production complex at the peak of Chupungnyeong, where the diurnal temperature difference is huge, which hardens the chestnuts. The chestnuts, which are stored at low temperatures, are sold throughout the year.
• They have a delicious flavor as they were grown against the cold winds blowing through Chupungnyeong.

Garlic is known to kill viruses, fungi and coliforms and thus helps prevent various infections such as the common cold, bronchitis, enteritis and colitis.

• Yeongdong has been one of the main pear producers in Korea since 1920s.
• It is juicy and tender.
• The quality has been standardized with the latest low-temperature storage facilities and strict screening process.
• The pears are wrapped in 3-layer bags for cultivation for non-polluted and quality production.
• These quality pears are also exported.

Apples are rich in vitamin C and are one of the fruits preferred by Koreans. Yeongdong's diurnal temperature difference is more extreme than other regions due to its location in the interior mountain region. This contributes to the production of apples with a high sugar content and pleasant flavor and color.

Melons taste and smell the best when they are aged for 2 days at high temperatures and for 3 days at low temperatures, which cause the peel to become tender.

• The watermelons are cultivated in the alluvial soil near the Geum River, which makes them tender and juicy with a high sugar content.
• A local joint market is in operation in Chogang-ri, Simcheo-myeon, which is the main production area.

• Pure, natural honey is collected from Simsanyugok of Samdo-bong (peak).
• The honey is collected after sufficient ripening of the honey from various herbs and trees.

The peaches are produced in the hillside of the Sobaek Mountain Range, which is characterized by the extreme diurnal temperature difference. Due to this climatic characteristic, the peaches grown here are of the highest quality withe a high sugar content and a pleasant smell and color.

• We are one of the original ginseng producers in Korea together with Geum Mountain.
• The ginsengs are produced in Simsanyugok using the clean water from the Geum River.
• A ginseng bath house is in operation (Yeongdong Ginseng Cooperatives)

• The persimmon vinegar is produced using 100% concentrate of quality persimmons cultivated in the clean, low-pollution region of Yeongdong.
• The vinegar fermented for 3 years using the traditional method is a natural, alkaline product containing vitamin C and tannin.

hateau Mani is wine produced through the natural fermentation of carefully selected grapes that are directly harvested by the farmers in the clean zone of Yeongdong. It offers many health benefits as it is rich in minerals. An academic-industrial association was formed with the Department of Food Engineering of Youngdong University to perform research in order to make premium wine using the high-quality grapes produced in Yeongdong.

This is the first university venture company in Chungcheongbuk-do that was established in Yeongdong by the professors and students of the Department of Food Engineering at Youngdong University. Premium food products are produced through a strict quality control process and the excellent technological prowess of the university to be supplied to consumers. The profits from the business operation are used toward research and development projects and the scholarship fund. The company has acquired patents for the low-temperature heat treatment technology (Patent No. 0341875) and the long-term grape juice storage technology using plastic container (Patent No. 0488304).

• The squids are washed using the clean water from the deep valleys (bedrock water from 170m deep) and dried against the valley winds and in the sunshine.
• They are pure, uncontaminated food products that are chewy, savory and less saltier than other squids in the market.
• The squids are the same quality all year-round and have special characteristics that are unique to Yeongdong's squids.

• The vegetables are produced in the alluvial soil in the upstream area of the Geum River.
• he fruit vegetables are juicy with a high sugar content.
• The leafy vegetables are thin, soft and fresh.

• Grape Vinegar : This is natural grape vinegar processed and fermented using the top quality grapes of Yeongdong.
• Fruit juice and jam : These are made by the female farmers in the Yeongdong region using fresh fruits cultivated in the organic farming method. They are supplied to the National Hansallim Association, Farming Village Revival Movement Headquarters and stores specializing in the sales of organic agricultural products.
• Seogan Rice Balls (Ssalgangjeong) : They stay crunchy even in summer because they are not fried in oil. Five flavors are available.

The sap is collected using a sanitary method in regions of the Sobaek Mountain Range at an altitude of over 500m such as Minjuji (Mulhan Valley), Cheonma, Baekhwa and Sambong mountains. The clean, uncontaminated sap is known for its excellent quality.

Patent acquired for Mulhangol cheonggukjang (fast-fermented bean paste) made from doenjang aged for 3 years [Patent No. 10-0583798 ] The distinct smell of cheonggukjang was reduced, while the flavor and nutrient content were enhanced using the patented technology.

Yeongdong rice is grown in the clean region on the hillside of the Sobaek Mountain Range, which boasts fertile land, fresh winds and intense sunshine.