Special Products
The county is famous for its production of the pyogo mushroom(표고버섯). This renowned mushroom is raised without chemical treatment and is cultivated on uncontaminated land. Its reputation is consistent with current trends toward organically-raised produce, accounting for the mushroom's fame throughout Korea.
From strawberries to herbs, eco-friendly cultivation methods are used county-wide to raise crops used in Korean medicine. Jangheung county received an official award in 2006 for growing the region's best high-quality crops.
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