[Agricultural and Fisheries News=Reporter Hee-kyung Ahn] Expectations regarding China's demand for international grain imports have led to rising prices for international grains such as corn and soybeans, according to reports. According to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the futures price for corn rose by 1.5 cents to 438.25 cents per bushel on the 25th of last month, and continued to rise to 445.25 cents on the 26th and 447.75 cents on the 28th over three days. The Feed Association predicted that strong export demand is driving up prices. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that exporters have made unverified purchases of U.S. corn for delivery in 2025/2026.