Enjoying The Kimjang Tradition To Winter Opportunities To Korea At The K-Winter Festival

K-Winter festival. (doc. Lotte)

JAKARTA - In the near future, Korea will enter winter or winter. The winter in Korea runs from November to early March.

Towards winter, Koreans usually carry out the Kimjang tradition. This is an activity to make fun with family or community, in preparation for healthy food stocks during winter.

However, the kimjang tradition is not just about food preparation. This tradition has become a social moment to strengthen family and community relations, which were recognized as UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013.

In carrying out this tradition, Korean people will usually gather with extended families and neighbors to help each other make fun of them together, who are often accompanied by a festive atmosphere.

This kimjang tradition can be enjoyed not only in Korea, but also in Indonesia, precisely at the Korean Fair: K-Winter Festival - Shop Your Way from LOTTE Mart. This festival will take place from November 20 to December 31, 2025 in all outlets.

There is a special offer for the various main ingredients for makingdes, such aspasses, white mustard, cucumbers, garlic, and a variety of complementary spices. These materials are offered at special prices, making it easier for buyers to carry out exciting kimjang traditions.

Not only that, there is also an interesting program titled Top Spender K-Winter Festival. This program provides opportunities for customers to enjoy vacation packages to South Korea.

"This program is a form of LOTTE Mart's appreciation to loyal customers as well as an effort to present an authentic experience that reflects enthusiasm, innovation and value," said CEO of LOTTE Mart, Kim Tae Hoon, in an official statement, Thursday, November 20, 2025.

The customers who have the opportunity for the holiday will be invited to enjoy the beauty and charm of winter in various iconic Korean destinations. Starting from Bukchon Hanok Village, Lotte World Tower and N Seoul Tower, two legendary landmarks that often appear in Korean dramas.

"We are happy to present an opportunity for more customers in Indonesia to experience firsthand the beauty of snowy panoramas and the richness of Korean culture," continued the Director of the Korea Tourism Organization Jakarta Office, Mrs. Kim Jisun.