[Chungcheongnam-do] Gwangcheon Cave Salted Shrimp Complex (광천토굴새우젓단지)
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💡 Overview
Gwangcheon Cave Salted Shrimp Complex is a collection of shops offering saeujeot (salted shrimp), a specialty of Gwangcheon. Gwangcheon’s proximity to the Yellow Sea makes it a famous place for jeotgal (salted seafood), particularly those made with shrimp. Gwangcheon’s saeujeot (salted shrimp) is stored and aged in a former mine cave tunnel, so it has great quality. There is even an exhibition hall dedicated to Gwangcheon cave salted shrimp. The Gwangcheon Cave Salted Shrimp & Dried Laver Festival is held in October.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 119, Gwangcheon-ro, Gwangcheon-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (Zipcode: 32297) |
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| 🌐 Website | www.hongseong.go.kr/eng |
| Operating Hours | Exhibition Hall 09:00-18:00 |
| Day Off | Exhibition Hall: Mondays, New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays |
| Parking | Available |
| Experience Guide | Gwangcheon Cave Salted Shrimp & Dried Laver Festival |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-41-642-2913 |
📝 Additional Information
[Admission Fees]
Free
[Available Facilities]
Exhibition Hall
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)




📍 Nearby Attractions
Source: Korea Tourism Organization