Gimcheon to Launch Permanent Gimbap Street Following Festival Success

After gimbap festival success, Gimcheon is getting a Gimbap Street

What started as a playful attempt to turn a misunderstanding about the city's name into a tourism campaign is becoming a permanent fixture of Gimcheon. After drawing large crowds with its annual Gimbap Festival, the North Gyeongsang Province city is now dedicating a roughly 250-meter stretch across from Gimcheon Station to the Korean staple. Despite the name, the planned Gimbap Street will not be limited to gimbap restaurants. Snack stalls and cafes can participate, along with stores selling gim

By The Korea Herald