Savory Olgaengi-guk and Spicy Freshwater Fish Stew

Olgaengi is the regional term for daseulgi (marsh snail) in standard Korean. However, calling it 'olgaengi-guk' rather than 'daseulgi-guk' makes its savory flavor and aroma feel much more vivid and familiar.

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   Olgaengi-guk Street

   올갱이국거리

   Olgaengi is the regional term for daseulgi (marsh snail) in standard Korean. However, calling it 'olgaengi-guk' rather than 'daseulgi-guk' makes its savory flavor and aroma feel much more vivid and familiar.MoreLess

   

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   Goesanhyanggyo Local Confucian School

   괴산향교

   Although the exact year of its founding is unknown, it was established during the Joseon Dynasty to enshrine and hold memorial services for the spirit tablets of virtuous Confucian scholars, as well as to provide secondary education and moral guidance to the local residents.MoreLess

   

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   Goesan Traditional Market

   괴산시장

   Goesan's five-day market opens on days ending in 3 and 8 (the 3rd, 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd, and 28th of each month). On these days, agricultural products, wild greens, and Cheonggyeol peppers brought from neighboring rural and mountain villages are briskly traded.MoreLess

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   Uri Maeuntang

   우리매운탕

   Located beneath Goegang Bridge, about a 5-minute drive from Goesan-eup toward Goegang Bridge, this restaurant specializes in spicy freshwater fish stew. Its main offerings include mandarin fish stew, catfish stew, yellowfin catfish stew, and mixed freshwater fish stew made with fresh fish caught from the clean waters of the Namhangang River and Goegang River, as well as various braised freshwater fish dishes.MoreLess

   

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