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[Anchor]
In the clear autumn weather, a unique gimbap-themed festival is being held in Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province.

It is said that the reverse idea aimed at the MZ generation, who first think of "Gimbap Heaven" after hearing the name Gimcheon, drew great attention on social media.

I'm connecting the reporter who is on the scene. Reporter Kim Geunwoo!

[Reporter]
Yes, we are at the Gimcheon Gimbap Festival.

[Anchor]
Actually, Gimcheon doesn't seem to have much to do with gimbap, but how is the atmosphere on site?

[Reporter]
Yes, the festival site here is truly packed.

As you can see behind me, many citizens are lined up in each kimbap booth.

It is easy to find families who spread mats everywhere and enjoy the autumn breeze.

This year's festival, which was held for the first time, literally began with a reverse idea.

When I think of Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, I was worried about what young people would think of.

Since it is not a large city, it was not recognized by people living in other areas.

So when it comes to Gimcheon, many people think of 'Gimbap Heaven' first.

As a reverse idea, we decided to hold a festival under the theme of gimbap.

The reaction was explosive.

As soon as the festival was announced, it became a hot topic on social media as a unique festival, and so many visitors visited today.

Gimcheon City set the theme of the festival as a fall picnic.

When it comes to picnics, I think of gimbap naturally.

Famous gimbap restaurants from all over the country have gathered at the venue, and they also present unique gimbap using Gimcheon specialties such as walnuts, plums, and black pork.

You can also taste a variety of snacks such as tteokbokki, sundae, and fried food that cannot be separated from kimbap.

There will also be a competition to make and present gimbap yourself, and the winning gimbap will soon be available at convenience stores.

It's a weather where you can feel autumn, and I think it would be good to go on a family picnic with delicious gimbap or snack.

So far, I'm Kim Geun-woo from YTN at the Gimcheon Gimbap Festival site.

Reporter for shooting
: Jeon Dae-woong