[Korean Farmers' News Agency, Reporter Kim Heung-jin] On the 23rd, mid-season variety Shinano Gold apples were being harvested at the Chungju Apple Farm in Chungju City, North Chungcheong Province. Ahead of the Chuseok holiday, the Shinano Gold apples, which will be used as gifts and offerings, have a yellow-blue skin. When fully ripened, they balance a moderate acidity and sweetness, resulting in a deep flavor. Reporter Kim Heung-jin