[Agricultural, Fisheries, and Livestock Newspaper=Reporter Nara Park] The representative fruit of Asan, Chungnam, 'Asan Pear,' is gaining new momentum in the Southeast Asian market. Asan City (Mayor Oh Se-hyun) and Asan Horticultural Farmers' Association (Chairman Koo Bon-kwon) have been holding promotional events and signing export business agreements (MOU) in Vietnam and Malaysia, actively promoting the premium branding of Korean pears under the name 'K-Pear.' This event is part of an overseas marketing strategy implemented in line with the shipment period of Asan Pears, focusing on capturing the local market with the unique competitiveness of Asan Pears, such as their rich juice, crisp texture, and high sugar content. The first event was held at the AEON Mall in Hanoi, Vietnam, with 'Asan Fresh Pears'.