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Classification

Place

Remark

Wild Ginseng

Jeongseon Area

Grows wild in the remote mountain regions and valleys of Gariwang Mountain. A monument was erected to mark the major ginseng production center of the Joseon Dynasty.

Camphor

Jeongseon Area

Medically as effective as wild ginseng, camphor produced in this area is famous for its excellent quality.

Mountain Plants

Jeonseon Area

86% of mountain plants in the area are produced in the highlands, and are well-known for having the best quality in the nation.

Oak Mushroom

Hwaam-ri, Hwaam-myeon

Produced near the Hwaam tourist attractions, these are very popular products.

Local Honey

Sukam-ri, Bukpyeong-myeon Gujeol-ri, Yeoryang-myeon

2,900kg of honey are produced annually, contributing to farmers? increased income.

Stone Craft

Deokwu-ri, Jeongseon-eup

As a local indigenous product, 20,000 crafts are produced yearly.

Trout

Jeongseon area

185 tons of trout are raised annually in seven trout farms

H edysarum

Jeongseon area

Excellent for blood circulation, this is widely used as an herbal medicine.

Ganoderma lucidum

Jeongseon area

Raised in the deep mountain valleys, this is famous as a non-polluting special indigenous product.

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