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Korean Fruit: Korean Melon (Chamoe, 참외)
In Korea, chamoe (참외) is a familiar summer fruit. Its bright yellow skin and white stripes make it easy to recognize. Inside, the flesh is pale, juicy, and crisp, with…
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Korean Fruit: Korean Watermelon (Subak, 수박)
In Korea, watermelon (subak, 수박) is one of the fruits most closely associated with summer. It is juicy, sweet, and especially refreshing when served cold on a hot day. Watermelon…
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Korean Fruits: Korean Peaches (Bok-sunga, 복숭아)
Peaches are one of Korea’s best-loved summer fruits. When they come into season, fruit shops and supermarkets fill with fragrant peaches in shades of pink, cream, and yellow. Some are…
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Korean Fruits: Korean Plums (Jadu, 자두)
Korean plums are juicy summer fruits with smooth skin and a sweet-and-sour flavor. Their skin can be red, purple, or yellow, and their flesh ranges from pale yellow to reddish.…
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Korean Fruit: Korean Grapes (Podo, 포도)
Grapes are a familiar late-summer and autumn fruit in Korea. At markets and supermarkets, you may see dark purple Campbell Early (캠벨얼리), large Kyoho (거봉), and pale green Shine Muscat…
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Korean Fruits by Season: A Guide to Fruit in Korea
What fruit can you find in Korea, and when is it in season? Korean markets sell both locally grown fruit and imports from around the world. The domestic selection changes…