Visitors from all over the world come to the South Korean ice fishing festival to catch trout

Ice to see you! Visitors from around the world flock to the South Korean Ice Fishing Festival to catch trout in holes dug in a frozen river Festival-goers catch fish with hooks and their bare hands at the Gangwon Festival, Hwacheo today for the first time in three years On successful catch, some jump into icy water or even put the fish in their mouths

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Posted: 13:36 GMT, 7 January 2023 | Update: 15:20 GMT, 7th Jan 2023 an annual ice fishing festival.

Hwacheon County, Gangwon Province saw ice fishing Crowds of visitors rush to catch 'Sancheoneo' mountain trout in a frozen river after the famous event kicked off today for the first time in three years.

Although started just 20 years ago, the event has attracted millions of annual visitors and has become a favorite celebration for the abundance of trout that floods the northern province at this time. time of year.

Festival-goers, locals and tourists, wait impatiently near small holes in the ice before taking a catch.

When they triumph, some get so excited they even put the fish in their mouths or jump into the icy water.

In addition to participate in fishing, guests also have the option of trying ice football or even tasting grilled sancheoneo.

The event takes place at only 20 km south of the demilitarized zone separating North Korea and South Korea.