Food journey through Korea's administrative capital
There is a striking dual identity in Sejong, the nation's administrative capital. Looking down from a cafe on the 49th-floor of a building in the city's newest district, nothing appears aged. Neat grids of avenues, government complexes, lakes and arboretums unfold like a master architect’s blueprint. However, a short drive into the old district reveals an entirely different rhythm —narrow market…
Sejong, South Korea's administrative capital, presents a fascinating duality when viewed from different angles. From the 49th-floor of a modern building in the city's newest district, the landscape appears pristine and unblemished. Elegant avenues, government edifices, serene lakes, and lush arboretums stretch out like a master plan.
Yet, a brief drive into the historical core of Sejong unveils a starkly contrasting milieu. Narrow alleys teem with fish stalls, vintage signage, roaring train tracks, and budding artisans who quietly set up shop within aging brick dwellings.
Sejong Osik, or the Five-Meal tour, is an innovative initiative aimed at harmonizing these disparate aspects of the city. Orchestrated by Sejong's municipal government and the Sejong Culture and Tourism Foundation, this two-day, one-night culinary tourism program seeks to unearth the gastronomic treasures nestled within Korea's administrative heart.
Drawing inspiration from King Sejong the Great, who is reputed to have consumed five meals daily, the program invites participants on a gastronomic odyssey through the city's most distinguished eateries, markets, and cafés. The itinerary commences with a robust offering of local delicacies, predominantly pork ribs, the quintessential South Korean culinary experience.
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