Gaepyeong Village in Hamyang, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province is a quintessential Joseon Dynasty literati enclave. A walk along the 500-year-old han-ok village reveals the historic homes of Jeong Yeo Chang in addition to 60 other structures over 100 years old. Park Heung-sun, the wife of Jeong Yeo Chang's 16th grandson's wife, currently runs all operations at the brewery. Solsongju is a special liquor made from pine needles. It graced the table at the 2007 North-South Korean Summit and was recognized as a traditional liquor across the world. The liquor also won a gold medal at the 2016 Belgium Monde Selection International Liquors Competition. Visitors can taste test, make cocktails, and try traditional soju. Visitors must reserve a time to participate in the programs. Traditional drink tasting, cocktail making, and old-fashioned soju events are held at the Solsong Cultural Center.
* This column was last updated in November 2022, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check details before visiting.
