With its old fishing villages and industrial heritage, Seocheon offers a nostalgic landscape that feels like a journey back in time. But the true story of its food begins with the tides. As the sea moves in and out, the UNESCO-listed Seocheon Tidal Flats support a rich ecosystem that has shaped the lives and food culture of local communities for generations. A Table Shaped by the Tide is a seasonal culinary journey exploring how the sea and mudflats shape Seocheon’s table. Taste seafood selected according to the season and the day’s catch, and discover Seocheon’s celebrated Gim, following its journey from seaweed grown in the ocean to the dried sheets found on Korean tables. Here, natural ingredients and local craftsmanship come together to create flavours deeply connected to place and season. More than a seafood tour, this is a journey into the rhythm of the tides, the changing seasons, and the people who have learned to live with them. What you taste is decided not by us, but by the sea and the season. This program is available for private groups planning a journey to Korea’s West Coast. Please contact Korean Gourmet Hunters for details.
13 Hours20 Min.EN / KR / FR
Free 48h Cancellation
All diets available
All tastings included
No tourist traps
What you’ll discover in this tour
The Tide: Where the Sea comes in and out
As we visit Seocheon, walk through the west area surrounded by old fishing villages and see the beauty in what it is
The Getbol: A living Space for Food Production
Visit this ecosystem of expansive tidal flats. A UNESCO listed site that holds deep history and a need to be preserved
The Harvest: Lunch, The Sea table that changed with the Seasons
A seasonal menu that alters based on the time of year, you won't know what to expect but be sure that it will be delicious
The Sea becomes Gim: Seocheon Gim
Learn more about the process of what is about dried seaweed
Dinner: The Tidal Flats and the Sea becomes the Table
A meal of Seafood Hanjeonsik, enjoy a local set of dishes curated to what is locally eaten.
Dietary Requirements
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking.
We can accommodate vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free needs.
Meeting Point
Your guide will reach out to set up an exact meeting time
Your Guides
Veronica Kang
13+ years experience
Languages: English, KoreanFood ExpertKorean History
Korean Food & Culture Anthropologist, Professor at CIEE Seoul program, CEO of Korean Gourmet Hunters. Over 30 years of experience in PR & Marketing in the hospitality industry.
Dji-Yon
3+ years experience
Languages: English, Korean, FrenchGuideKorean History
Passionate about Korean Culture, has studied Social and Cultural Anthropology at Strasbourg University and Korean Civilization at Bordeaux University
