A Winter Specialty of Haman-gun, Perfected Through Time and Patience.
As winter deepens, persimmons grown in Haman-gun quietly develop their natural sweetness. Harvested in autumn, each persimmon is carefully prepared by hand before enduring cold winter winds and the passage of time, slowly transforming into dried persimmons.
As moisture gradually fades, the outer surface becomes tender while the inside develops a pleasantly chewy texture. When the last traces of green disappear and the orange hue deepens, the fruit is completed as a dried persimmon, one of winter’s most beloved delicacies. The process is unhurried, allowing nature’s touch to be fully preserved.
Opening the drying workspace, a gentle persimmon aroma fills the air. Neatly hung or carefully arranged, the rows of dried persimmons draw the eye, while the texture felt at the fingertips and the lingering sweetness on the palate reflect winter’s warmest transformation.
Shaped by dedication and time, dried persimmons from Haman-gun have become both a defining winter landscape and a representative local specialty of the region. As the persimmons ripen, winter in Haman-gun deepens in rich shades of orange.
Meanwhile, visitors will be able to experience the winter flavors of Haman-gun firsthand at the 15th Haman Dried Persimmon Festival, scheduled to take place from January 23 to 25, 2026. During the festival, guests are expected to fully enjoy the seasonal charm of Haman-gun alongside its signature dried persimmons.
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Source: Haman-gun Office© Korea.info