Featured on KBS2 “2TV 생생정보” (Jan 13, 2026) — Corner: Star’s Hometown | With: Singer Han Hye-jin
Korean singer Han Hye-jin takes us on an unforgettable winter food trip through Hongcheon, Gangwon-do — one of Korea’s best-kept secrets for nature, festivals, and incredible food. From chewy buckwheat noodles to “faint-worthy” fresh tofu to pine nut honey hotteok… this is the ultimate Hongcheon guide.
📍 Restaurant 1: Sigol Makguksu (시골막국수)
📍 Address: 9 Sanghwagye 3-gil, Bukbang-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
📞 Phone: 033-434-4313
📺 Featured on: KBS2 2TV 생생정보 (Jan 13, 2026)
| Menu | Description |
|---|---|
| 🥇 Makguksu (막국수) | Chewy buckwheat noodles in cold broth — Gangwon-do’s iconic dish |
| 🥈 Fresh Whole Tofu (모두부) | “One bite and you’ll faint” — silky, rich, unforgettable handmade tofu |
📍 Restaurant 2: Pine Nut Treats (홍천읍)
📌 Specialty: Hongcheon’s famous pine nuts turned into unique local snacks
| Menu | Description |
|---|---|
| 🥇 Pine Nut Rice Cake (잣떡) | Chewy rice cake packed with fragrant local pine nuts |
| 🥈 Pine Nut Honey Hotteok (잣꿀호떡) | Crispy Korean pancake filled with honey and pine nuts — perfect winter snack |
🎿 Hongcheon Winter Activities
🦙 Alpaca World: Meet adorable alpacas at this animal theme park — great for families!
💬 Visitor Reviews
“The makguksu was great, but the TOFU — oh my god. So creamy and rich, I literally gasped. Then we hit the pine nut hotteok vendor and it was the perfect winter snack. Combined with the Ice Festival and Alpaca World, this was the best day trip from Seoul ever!”
🗺️ How to Get There
🚗 By Car: Seoul-Yangyang Expressway or Jungang Expressway, exit at Hongcheon IC
🚌 Bus: East Seoul Terminal → Hongcheon (~1.5 hours)
💡 Tip: Plan a full day: Sigol Makguksu → Alpaca World → Ice Festival → Pine Nut Hotteok
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