The meaning of 'Gapyeong' is the district of clean air, pure water and magnificent mountains, fitting to the Ministry of Environment designated this area as a clean area.

Mushrooms, which are hailed as health foods for modern people today, contain microorganisms that create a cancer-preventing and cholesterol reducing effect. Furthermore, because it goes well with any dish, it is a popular cash crop even if it requires more land. Mushrooms, which are made up of more than 95% water, are best when grown in mountainous rural areas using clear air and clean water, instead of the cities filled with pollution.

In addition, oyster mushrooms must be grown in chemical fertilizer-free zones and just the slightest content of chemical fertilizer can cause it to deform making it have no product value. That's why it is famous as a specialty good of clean Gapyeong.