(Goesan=Yonhap News) Reporter Yoon Woo-yong = The 2025 Goesan Pepper Festival, themed "More Hot and More Cool," kicked off on the 4th at the Goesan Organic Expo Square in Goesan County, North Chungcheong Province, and will continue until the 7th.
The festival features events such as "Find the Golden Pepper," "Pepper Puzzling Pepper Play," "The 3rd Organic Goesan Song Contest," "Hot & Cool Concert," "Catch Pepper Water Fish," "Goesan Pepper Taste Contest," "World Pepper Exhibition," "Pepper Bibimbap Tasting Party," and "Agricultural Produce Direct Trade Market."
At the pepper direct sales center, Goesan Clean Peppers, which have undergone thorough quality inspections, are sold.
Dried peppers with stems are sold for 17,000 won per 600g, and those without stems are sold for 19,000 won.
At the agricultural produce direct trade market, you can purchase various clean agricultural products from Goesan, and at the Good Price Food Zone, you can enjoy local foods at low prices.
If you visit a partner restaurant with the festival leaflet, you will receive a 10% discount.
The event venue uses eco-friendly reusable containers instead of disposable items.
County Mayor Song In-hun said, "We have prepared a richer and more diverse program" and "We ask for your attention to Goesan Clean Peppers, the highest quality in the nation."