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JIRO Letter Vol.5: Discover Yeongdeok County – Crabs, Legends, and Local Stories

 Hello~~ This is JIRO. The May 2026 edition of JIRO Letter featuring Yeongdeok County has been released! With this issue, JIRO Letter has already reached its 5th edition. Thank you always for your continued support and for following JIRO Letter. In this issue, we explore the story of the famous Yeongdeok snow crab loved by King Taejo Wang Geon, local legends surrounding snow crabs, and stories of local businesses that bring Yeongdeok’s charm to life. Now, let’s dive right in~~ The following story is recorded in Yangchonjip, written by Gwon Geun: “When Taejo of Goryeo (Wang Geon) fought against Gyeon Hwon’s forces near Hahoe Village in Andong, he achieved victory with the help of the Yeonghae Park family in Andong. As a gesture of gratitude, Wang Geon later visited Yeongdeok and ate snow crab with them in Chayu Village, where he was deeply impressed by its taste.” From that point on, Yeongdeok snow crab is said to have become a delicacy offered to the king. Although this is not a s...