Jirisan Hamyang Market

Overview

Jirisan Hamyang Market is a historic traditional market that serves as the commercial heart of Hamyang-gun. Known for its clean environment and modernized facilities, it combines a permanent market with a traditional 5-day market. It is the best place to find authentic "Jirisan" specialties, from wild herbs to premium mountain produce, all gathered from the surrounding clean alpine regions.

Representative brands and local specialties

Famous for high-quality agricultural and forest products from the Jirisan area:

• **Hamyang Wild Ginseng (Samsam):** Globally recognized for its medicinal properties, grown in the deep valleys of Jirisan.
• **Gojongsi Dried Persimmons:** Sweet and chewy dried persimmons that were historically presented to the King.
• **Wild Alpine Herbs:** A vast array of dried and fresh medicinal herbs (Deodeok, Doraji) harvested from high altitudes.
• **Black Pork (Heukdoeji):** Premium quality pork from pigs raised in the clean environment of Hamyang.

signature products

• **Hamyang Onion & Garlic:** Known for their firm texture and long shelf life due to the region's climate.
• **Mountain Herb Tea:** Naturally processed teas including pumpkin red bean tea and mulberry leaf tea.
• **Traditional Handcrafted Items:** Various bamboo wares and traditional farming tools sold during market days.

signature foods

• **Hamyang Black Pork Gukbap:** A hearty, savory soup featuring locally raised black pork.
• **Agwi-jjim (Spicy Braised Monkfish):** Several specialized restaurants within the market are famous for this dish.
• **Fried Smelt & River Fish:** Seasonal delicacies often found in the market's small eateries.
• **Market-style Rice Cakes & Snacks:** Freshly made Injeolmi and traditional Korean crackers (Gangjeong).