Seoul / Kyonggi Province
Kimchi in the capital city and the surrounding region features a variety of luxurious food and delicacies since it has diverse types of agricultural and seafood products, as well as being the center of commerce for Korea.
Undried Insam (ginseng) Kimchi, Misam Kimchi, Hobak Mu-u (pumpkin radish) Kimchi, Sunmu (turnip) Kimchi, Chae Kimchi, Baech'u Kimchi, Mu-u Kimchi, Bae Kimchi
North and South Ch'ungch'ong Provinces
Located in the middle of Korean Peninsula, the area has a moderate rainfall and enriched soil, producing a wealth of rice, vegetables, wild herbs, and greens. These people use fewer condiments since they enjoy the mild and soft taste.
Gul Ggaktugi (oyster and sliced radishes), Hobak (pumpkin) Kimchi, Shigukch'i (spinach) Kimchi, Kaji (eggplant) Kimchi, Bae Kimchi, Sedum Kimchi
Kimch291.jpgKangwon Province
This area has good crop of grains and wild herbs, as well as a developed industry for seafood and processed fish products. most of the local kimchi products feature seafood.
Chanran (fish paste and sliced radish) kimchi, Sikhae, Ojingeo Mu-u (squid radish) Kimchi
North and South Cholla Provinces
Kimch292.jpgNo place in Korea has the natural source of food materials like crops, fishery, and wild vegetables more than the Cholla Provinces. The food culture here has been developed for many generations, and this area has become the homeland for traditional Korean food. This area's kimchi is stronger and spicier than other since it is mainly seasoned with pickled shellfish and salted anchovies.
Baech'u Kimchi with anchovies, Yak (medicine) Kimchi, O-i (cucumber) Kimchi, Kaji Kimchi, Goguma (sweet potato stem) kimchi, Goch'u Ip' (red pepper leaves) Kimchi, Dolgat (mustard leaf) Kimchi, Goldulbagi (Korean lettuce) Kimchi
North and South Kyongsang Provinces
Kimch293.jpgLocated along south and west coasts, North and South Kyongsang Provinces are abundant with various types of seafood.
K'ongnip (bean leaf) Kimchi, Ggaet'ip (sesame leaf) Kimchi, Goguma (sweet potato stem) Kimchi, Uong (burdock) Kimchi, Myeolch'i Baech'u (cabbage with anchovies) Kimchi, Manul Julgi (garlic stem) Kimchi, Gaji (eggplant) Kimchi, T'oran (taro root) Kimchi, Bak (gourd) Kimchi, Sseumbagwi (lettuce) Kimchi, Minari (dropwort) Kimchi, Gam (parsimon) Kimchi, Muumallaengi (dried radish) Kimchi, Ssuggat (Korean lettuce) Kimchi
Kimch294.jpgCheju Island
Cheju island is located off the southern tip of Korea, and is Korea's largest island. The area is unique and distinctive. The geographical characteristic of the island enables it to use rich and extensive seafood products to make kimchi.
Jeonbok (abalone) kimchi, Haemul (seafood) kimchi, Nabak (square cut radish) kimchi
Hwanghae Province (North Korea)
This area is known for its good quality of crops, fruits, and diverse kinds of seafood. The taste of the food is very mild, and the local people have a reputation for serving plenty of food.
Kimch296.jpgP'yongyang Province (North Korea)
P'yongyang Province has cold and long winters, and people here enjoy food made from meat, beans, and green peas to endure the long winter. The kimchi is mild and less salty than in other areas.
Naengmyeon Kyeoul Baech'u (cold noodle winter cabbage) Kimchi, Gabi (eggplant) Kimchi, Dongch'imi (water radish)
Kimch297.jpgHamkyong Province (Nother Korea)
The kimchi from this area is mild, watery, and use less chili red pepper than other areas. It is also made with representative seafood products from this area.
Dongch'imi (water radish), Bae (white) kimchi, Kongnamul (bean sprout) kimchi, Ssuk (mugwort) Kimchi, Hamkyung Province Daegu Ggaktugi (cod with sliced radish)