Kakao’s location-based life platform, KakaoMap, said Friday that it will provide a dedicated festival map digitally recreating the site of the '2026 Gimcheon Kimbap Festival.'
The 'Gimcheon Kimbap Festival' is one of Korea’s representative food festivals where visitors can sample original kimbap unique to Gimcheon, showcased at the 'Kimbap Cooking Contest,' as well as unusual kimbap varieties from across the country.
The festival will be held over three days, from the 23rd to the 25th, in and around Jikji Culture Park, Samyeong Dasa Park, and Eco-Friendly Ecological Park.
Until the 25th, users can access the dedicated festival map by searching for 'Kimbap Festival' on the Kakao Map app. The map allows users to easily check the locations and information of major facilities, including approximately 50 food stalls selling kimbap, bunsik (Korean street snacks), and desserts, as well as flea markets, experience spaces, and rest areas. It also provides menu details for each stall and performance schedules, helping visitors conveniently find food and entertainment that suit their preferences.
In particular, this dedicated festival map reduces the burden of waiting on-site by adding menu ordering and pickup guidance features. Users can browse and order menus via Kakao Map without needing to wait in front of a stall, and receive a notification via AlimTalk when their order is ready for pickup.
The service also operates 'On-Site Talk,' which shares real-time on-site information and facilitates communication. Users can quickly exchange information necessary for enjoying the festival, such as recommended menus at each stall and the on-site atmosphere. Additionally, a 'Kakao Map Information Booth' has been set up at the festival site to help visitors use the dedicated festival map conveniently.
A favorites group compiling popular kimbap restaurants nationwide, including those participating in the festival, will also be introduced. This allows users who could not visit the festival or who wish to revisit a kimbap they tasted on-site to check restaurant information and make visits via Kakao Map.
A Kakao official stated, "We prepared this dedicated festival map with menu ordering and pickup guidance features to allow visitors to enjoy the festival more conveniently." The official added, "Going forward, we will provide maps tailored to the characteristics of local festivals to support users in discovering the diverse charms of regions and having richer experiences."
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