 "Kkakdugi" is a popular banchan (side dish) enjoyed by Koreans and others.The origin of "kkakdugi" is mentioned in a cookbook named "Joseon yorihak" (조선요리학 朝鮮料理學, literally "Korean Gastronomy") written by Hong Seon-pyo (홍선표) in 1940.According to the book, "kkakdugi" was created by Princess Sukseon (숙선옹주 淑善翁主), a daughter of King Jeongjo (r. 1776-1800) and the wife of Hong Hyeon-ju (홍현주 洪 顯周), a high-ranking government officer titled as "Yeongmyeongwi" (영명위 永明慰).