Popular Korean fruits (Fruit recommendation)

 


Fresh Fruit:

  • Strawberry (Ttalgi): Korean strawberries are very sweet and fragrant, so they are especially popular with foreign tourists. It is in season from winter to spring, and it is considered one of the must-try fruits when traveling to Korea. It is often purchased with strawberry milk.
  • Shine Muscat (Syain Meoseukat): Seedless and skinless, Shine Muscat is popular for its excellent sweetness and crunchy texture. They are expensive, but they are also popular for gifts.
  • Korean pear (Bae): Unlike Western pears, it has a large round shape and is characterized by a very cool and sweet taste. It is popular with foreigners who like a crunchy texture.
  • Gam: Korean persimmons, especially in autumn, are enjoyed by foreigners because of their excellent sweetness. Dried persimmon is also popular for its unique texture and sweetness.
  • Tangerines (including Gyul, Jeju citrus): Various types of tangerines, including citrus, which are a specialty of Jeju, are popular with foreigners. It is especially popular in winter, and its sweet and fresh taste is attractive. Cheap and delicious tangerines like ugly tangerines are also popular.
  • Chamoe: This fruit is unique to Korea and has a unique sweet and crunchy texture. It can be tasted during the summer months and offers a new experience for foreigners.
  • Apple (Sagwa): Korean apples are hard, crunchy, and have a strong sweetness, so foreigners enjoy eating them. In particular, many people buy high-quality apples as gifts.

Processed fruit or conjugated products:

  • Strawberry Milk (Ttalgi Uyu): Thanks to the popularity of Korean strawberries, strawberry milk is also a must-buy for foreigners.
  • Banana Uyu: Like strawberry milk, it's easy to find in Korean convenience stores and is popular for its sweet taste.
  • Yuja Cha: Yuja tea, which is refreshing and warm, is popular among foreigners because it is good for your health.
  • Maesil Cheong and Maesil Ju: Traditional Korean drinks such as plum drinks and liquor also offer a unique experience for foreigners.