Wonju City is a representative hub city in the Yeongseo region, shaped by the firm spirit of the beautiful Chiaksan National Park and the abundant waters of the Seomgang River.
Foods and local specialties, born from the pristine clear air and fertile soil with meticulous care, retain their freshness and the deep, rich, authentic taste of home.

Chiaksan Peaches are a representative summer fruit boasting the nation's best sweetness and rich aroma, grown in a clean, natural environment with abundant sunshine and good drainage.

With thorough quality control, they are packed with rich juice and sweet flavor, making them a beloved premium specialty product for which a local festival is held every year.

Wonju Rice Totomi (米) is a high-quality rice cultivated with the clear waters of Munmak Plain and Seomgang River, known for its stickiness and excellent taste.

Based on thorough quality control, its excellence has been recognized, even winning the Presidential Award, making it a representative agricultural specialty of Wonju City.

 

Jo Eom Chestnuts Sweet Potatoes are grown in sandy loam soil, characteristic of the hometown of 'Jo Eom Seonsaeng', who first introduced sweet potatoes to Korea. They are sweet like chestnuts and have a fluffy texture.

Loved as a representative well-being snack in Wonju, they have recently gained great popularity as local dessert products, such as 'Jo Eom Honey Sweet Potato Bread', which utilizes them.