The glutinous corn produced in Yeoju where is famous for the environment friendly agriculture,

Jeoju glutinous corn released by Yeoju Gun Agricultural Technique Center in 2001 has attracted a lot of reputation. It has developed corn with more excellent taste than other kinds and had installed many types of equipment to select and develop superior quality corn in the site of 400 pyeong, and packing facilities.

Yeoju with unpopulated soil and the broad field, located in the center of upcountry beside the boundary of Namhangang which area is strictly regulated to develop by law due to the designation of special area to preserve water, is a good place to produce the best quality corn under the environmental condition with clear air and clean water and the big temperature difference between day and night..

The characteristics of Jeoju glutinous corn are the fresh taste, when chewed, due to the thin skin and the soft taste comparing with other corns. Additionally, it has a good merit to have the ingredient tastes though it is not steamed without other additives.  .

The value of corn is newly appraised by the increasing of interest about well –being and healthy food.

Those facts were reported that a lot of dietary fiber included in corn has the excellent effects for the prevention of intestine disease, and a lot of sulfate elements included can prevent cancer and heart disease.