On April 22nd, a significant milestone was achieved as Cham aralia from Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea, was exported to the United States for the first time, marking a notable entry into the American market with a shipment of 120 kg headed to LA and San Francisco. This initiative, spearheaded by the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Provincial Agricultural Research and Extension Services along with Hoengseong-gun, aims to cater to the American consumers' craving for authentic hometown flavors. It is also seen as a strategic move to stabilize the domestic prices of aralia, which have been on a decline due to an oversupply. The success of this export is attributed to the pivotal role of the Wild Vegetable Research Institute in developing aralia varieties and cultivation techniques that are well-suited to the climate of Gangwon, coupled with the establishment of a cooperative system with local farmers, thereby paving the way for future exports.