Hall 1 shows the history of beans in Northeast Asia. Visitors can learn how beans were used as food, and how they penetrated the culture and the daily lives of different people around the world.

Beans have close ties with the Korean people.

During the 18th century, beans reached the Western world, and soon became a part of various cultures and culinary styles. Now, people from all over the world are taking note of our pastes that are made with beans.