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Custom of Using Paektusan Bog Bilberry

Date: 17/05/2026 | Source: Naenara (En) | Read original version at source

Bog bilberry is the fruit of deciduous bush that grows in the Paektu Plateau area and other highlands including Piro Peak of Mt Kumgang. Its flowers bloom from late June to late July, drooping at the end of old branches. The fruits are dark purple in colour and varied in shape.

From olden times, Koreans have widely used Paektusan bog bilberry, one of the specialities of Ryanggang Province, for the improvement of their dietary life and promotion of their health.

They have liked to eat it raw as it has a high nutritious value and medicinal effect.

Various foods and medicines made with the fruits are popular among people.

The custom of using Paektusan bog bilberry has been carried forward and developed to meet the emotions, aesthetic taste and life needs of the Korean people.

The custom has recently been registered as a national intangible cultural heritage item.

Kim Ye Ryong

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