Journalists for overseas Chinese media visited Jinggangshan Food in the capital of Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture in Jilin province on May 27 and made kimchi -- a traditional Korean food.

The process of making kimchi is complicated and journalists were impressed by all kinds of other traditional Korean fermented foods produced by the company including mixed beef tendon and pickled carrots.

A journalist decides to taste the kimchi immediately after it is made. [Photo by Ding Luyang/chinadaily.com.cn]

Zhao Yongzhe, chief executive of the company, explained that raw materials for the products are mainly produced locally and the company is planning to construct a potato plantation base, which will help promote the local economy and improve employment.

The company will also establish factories in other cities in China to produce fermented food to solve problems such as crop waste in some areas.

Staff members of the company teach the media group how to make kimchi. [Photo by Ding Luyang/chinadaily.com.cn]

Jingangshan Food Company is not only a food enterprise but also a successor of tradition. It intends to promote traditional Korean food to more people and pass on fermented food culture.

Staff members at Jingangshan Food Company wrap the kimchi. [Photo by Ding Luyang/chinadaily.com.cn]