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
Gimbap Street is a new dedicated area in Gimcheon featuring food stalls, cafes, and restaurants centered around gimbap and related snacks.
It was established as a permanent fixture following the success of the annual Gimbap Festival, aimed at boosting tourism in Gimcheon.
Gimbap Street is located across from Gimcheon Station, spanning approximately 250 meters.
No, Gimbap Street will also include snack stalls, cafes, and stores selling gim, expanding beyond just gimbap restaurants.