Listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, 'The Culture of Making Soybean Paste'

Traditional Korean seasoning made by fermenting beans as the main ingredient.

"Jang-making" means the entire process of making soybean paste and soy sauce.Starting with choosing

beans, it includes all the processes of making, floating, and maturing fermented soybeans in salt water.

When there was no refrigeration technology.

Jang has been an important ingredient that has been stored for a long time and adds a deep taste to the food.

The taste of the market was a measure of the housekeeping skills of the family,
From three days before
, he refrained from going out and even avoided scolding the dog.

To prevent corruption, a golden string or a verseon was attached upside down to the crock.

To our people, a market is a precious being that incorporates life, culture, and history.

In December 2024, Korea's 'Jang-Making' was listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Produced by
: Kim Tae-hyung
AD: Shim Hye-min


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