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Join a market walk and hands-on cooking class with Kimchi expert Minseon in Seoul’s Gyeongdong Market. Learn seasonal kimchi, Korean banchan and a main dish in a 3–4 hour session that blends market lore with practical technique.
Join a market walk and hands-on cooking class with Kimchi expert Minseon in Seoul’s Gyeongdong Market. Learn seasonal kimchi, Korean banchan and a main dish in a 3–4 hour session that blends market lore with practical technique.
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You step off a narrow street into a corridor of stacked jars and bundled roots—the Gyeongdong market hums with the scent of dried herbs and fermenting chilies. Chef Minseon guides the group through crates of napa, glistening gochugaru and rows of jang, pointing out how seasonality shapes each kimchi’s character.
easy.
3–4 hours.
Minimal fitness required; must be able to stand for extended periods and walk up to an hour on flat to uneven surfaces.
Yes—vegan and halal options are explicitly offered; indicate your preference when booking so the chef can prepare appropriate ingredients.
Children under 6 are generally not permitted for safety; one child per class may participate subject to safety rules, and guests over 14 are charged as adults.
The total experience is about 3–4 hours: roughly a 1-hour slow market walk followed by 2–3 hours of hands-on cooking and shared eating.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start; cancellations within 24 hours are not refundable.
Gyeongdong Market grew into one of Seoul’s principal ingredient markets, historically supplying herbalists and households with ginseng and preserved foods crucial to Korean seasonal diets.
Support local vendors and reduce waste by bringing reusable bags; the market benefits from mindful purchasing and composting of food scraps where available.
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