JookJangYeon Farm with Outstanding in the Field
Outstanding in the Field brings a communal dining event to JookJangYeon Farm in Pohang with host jang master Michael Jung and guest chef David Lee.
About the event
Communal dining at JookJangYeon
Outstanding in the Field’s event at JookJangYeon Farm is a communal dining experience in Pohang. The featured setting is among hundreds of traditional earthenware fermentation crocks called jangdokdae, placing the meal directly alongside the vessels used for jang fermentation.
The organizer describes this as its second visit to Korea. Its earlier 2024 visit was to JookJangYeon in the Taebaek Mountains of Kyungsang Province, described as about two hours by train from Seoul.
The table focuses on jang
The program centers on jang, a Korean seasoning made with fermented soybeans and used instead of salt. The event description names doenjang, gochujang, kanjang, and cheongkukjang as types of jang, and says the natural environment is an essential factor in making it.
Jang is described through a comparison to terroir in winemaking: climate and nature affect the result. During a three-year fermentation and aging process, the jangs are exposed to those conditions, and their taste differs by vintage.
Hosts and organizer
Michael Jung is listed as host jang master for JookJangYeon, and David Lee of Guunmong is listed as guest chef. The event is organized by Outstanding in the Field as part of its 2026 Tour.
Policies published for the event
Published terms say no refunds or credits are given if a participant cannot attend, but tickets can be transferred to someone else. The meal is family style, and the organizer says it can only guarantee accommodations for vegetarian requests.
Frequently asked questions
What is the food subject of the event?
The event centers on jang, a Korean seasoning made with fermented soybeans and used instead of salt. The description names doenjang, gochujang, kanjang, and cheongkukjang as types of jang.
Who is involved?
Michael Jung is listed as host jang master for JookJangYeon, and David Lee of Guunmong is listed as guest chef.
Where is the event held?
The event is at JookJangYeon Farm in Pohang, with the location also listed as Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea (Pohang).
What is the published price?
The published price is $400.00 USD.
What policies are published for attendance and dietary requests?
The published terms say there are no refunds or credits if a participant cannot attend, tickets can be transferred to someone else, and vegetarian accommodations are the only dietary requests the organizer says it can guarantee.
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