Iksan city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea, plans to export around 500 tons of pears to Taiwan, Canada, and Vietnam by the end of the year. So far, 150 tons have been shipped to Taiwan and Canada. The remaining 350 tons will be exported to these countries and Vietnam, along with the higher quality pears produced in Geumma-myeon, Nangsan-myeon, and Samgi-myeon. The city expects to produce 1,200 tons of pears this year from a 69 hectare orchard.