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Mokpo Nakji (octopus) is one of Namdo province (Korea) delicacies. Namdo province is well known for its delicious foods and Mokpo Nakji is one of the popular foods from the province made into delicious dishes.
Malgogi is Jeju horsemeat. Since Goryeo times, horses have been raised in Jeju and the meat is not eaten elsewhere in Korea. It is said that Malgogi is high in protein and contains essential fatty acids and iron that are good for the skin, "male stamina" and arthritis and osteoporosis in the elderly
Malgogi is declared as one of the seven (7) wonders of the jeju kitchen for 2014; one of the 7 delectable foods from Jeju after surveys were conducted with both tourists and Korean citizens.
Jeju refers to Jeju Island which is the largest island in South Korea and Jeju Province is one of the nine provinces of South Korea. The province is situated on the nation's largest island of Jeju.
Modeumjeon refers to a Korean pancake which contains various ingredients which includes egg, fish, pumpkin, pepper, and fried meatballs. It is one of the side dishes served with Sogogi-gukpap, a Korean favorite rich and hearty soup made from bones of a cow.