Government to Purchase 7,500 Tons of Spring Radishes, Largest Scale in Past Decade

The government will purchase 7,500 tons of spring radishes to prepare for potential supply instability during the summer season, marking the largest scale in the past decade. Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) stated, "While radish prices are currently stable at 80% to 110% of the average level as of June, the period from July to September is likely to face supply uncertainties due to frequent heat waves and heavy rainfall," emphasizing the growing need for preemptive response to ensure vegetable supply stability. Accordingly, aT is securing supplies by proactively purchasing 7,500 tons of spring radishes for summer supply stabilization. This volume is 1.5 times larger than last year's 4,500 tons and represents the largest scale of spring and summer radish supply stabilization measures in the past decade. This year, they are also changing the distribution approach by including cabbage. The wholesale market distribution of stored radishes and cabbages will be ...