According to data available, watery radish kimchi appeared in the period of Three Kingdoms (early 3rd century B.C.-middle 7th century A.D.) and its taste was further improved in the period of feudal Joson dynasty (1392-1910).

Typical is the watery radish kimchi of Pyongyang area. Its juice is an important ingredient in preserving the delicate taste of Pyongyang cold noodle well-known to the world.

Nowadays, housewives in the DPRK are busy with making watery radish kimchi and other various kinds of kimchi.

Meanwhile, kimchi factories across the country have produced the watery radish kimchi in an industrial way regardless of season.