With over 120, 000 visitors per year, the Jeongseon Arirang Market, known as the mother of agricultural markets, is a livestock to many farmers who directly sell their harvests to the market. Despite being faced by technological advancements, and industrialization which lead to the declining number of farmers, Jeongseon Arirang Market still remains successful and renowned of good quality and fresh crops straight from the farms of Gangwon’s hardworking farmers. Another good news to vegetarians and visitors is that these guaranteed fresh and organic vegetables are of low price rates, giving you the best finds and of course, the best buy! Some of the products offered are milk vetch root, buckwheat jelly, chili, garlic, all sorts of vegetables, corn, rice wine, potatoes, bellflower root, and even medicinal herbs that are known to be helpful with its medicinal components that can heal or ease illnesses.
The heartwarming thing about buying stuffs and agricultural products from Jeongseon Arirang Market, is that you are also making your part and supporting a farmer’s source of living by receiving the best in return.
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