The late Shin Eung-jun, the founder of Gwanakgwan, who has been in business for three generations, was the first to sell Eobokjangban in Korea after returning to Korea. Is it Eobok or U-bok? How was the name created? Although there are various theories, the most important meaning of Eobokjangban is that it is a food imbued with the spirit of Koreans. As the cold winter approaches and the small rural markets of Pyongyang are winding down, the market merchants become busy. "Ungjun's family!!! If you're done with business, let's have a drink together~~~~ Bring some of the leftover food if you have any~~~" As dusk falls and the market closing time approaches, shopkeepers finish their business and gather. Mi-kyung from the vegetable stall brings cabbage wraps. Hyun-kyung from the butcher shop brings pork leg bones for samgyeopsal. In-kyung, who sells dried seaweed, brings a block of tofu made from yesterday's seaweed. They gather in one place, bringing simple ingredients they can easily prepare. They sit in a circle, put the brought ingredients into a tray, and boil them. As they eat the broth, Before they know it, the cold subsides, the tray becomes abundant, and a delicious aroma rises. In this way, Eobokjangban is a dish that embodies the loyal and generous spirit of the people of Pyeongan Province and the scenery of the traditional market.
