For the first time this year, Lilies from Bonghwa region have been exported to Japan, with a shipment of 10,000 lilies valued at around 2.5 million yen (24 million won). This export marks the resumption of lily exports for the Kwon Oh-seok and Jang Mi-ra farms, which had ceased due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn between 2018 and 2020. Bonghwa County is encouraging the expansion of flower production and exports, with a focus on quality. The county is home to approximately 50 local flower farms that grow a variety of flowers including gerberas, lisianthus, and butterflies.