Kimchi Field Museum, Immerse in the Authentic Kimchi Culture

Insadong gil, Jongno gu, Seoul, South Korea

Kimchi is the most famous food in Korea

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Introduction

The Kimchi Museum in Korea is a place that showcases the history, types, pickling methods, and preservation methods related to kimchi. Since its establishment in 1987, the museum has been sponsored and operated by the Korean company Pulmu one (Pulmu means "wind box," and One means "unique" or "the best"). The museum has exhibition halls organized by themes such as the history of kimchi, types of kimchi, methods of preparation and preservation, and the benefits of kimchi, displaying documents, archaeological artifacts, as well as paintings, calligraphy, and containers related to the kimchi-making process. Additionally, the museum exhibits models of kimchi from different regions, showcasing various types of kimchi made in different ways, such as fermented in jars or using seafood sauce. Visitors can browse through all the kimchi-related materials in the educational room and taste different varieties of kimchi, including kimchi with cucumbers, in the tasting room. In the museum shop, tourists can purchase a wide variety of Korean kimchi. Furthermore, there are other attractions around the Kimchi Museum, such as the Korea Exhibition Center, the Trade Tower Observatory, and Bongeunsa Temple, which can be included as checkpoints in your travel itinerary.