South Korean agro-fishery food exports to over $10 billion for the first time

Published 2021년 11월 29일

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South Korea's agricultural and fishery product exports have reached $10.03 billion this year, a 16.1% increase from the previous year, with seaweed being the top export. This is the first time these exports have exceeded $10 billion since record-keeping began in 1971. The interest in Korean food has been growing globally, with a survey showing 95% satisfaction in 17 cities. The most popular Korean food among those who have tried it is Korean-style chicken.

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Exported 10.03 billion dollars by this month 16.1% higher than last year… ‘Kim’ is the most Government “Hallyu-Influence of interest in health food” Satisfaction with Korean food in 17 overseas cities 95% Exports of agricultural and fishery products this year surpassed the $10 billion mark for the first time in history. It is interpreted that interest in Korea, which started with K-pop and K-content, is spreading to food, with foreigners' satisfaction with Korean food also rising to 95%. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on the 28th that the export amount of agricultural and fishery products from this year to the 25th of this month was 10.03 billion dollars, an increase of 16.1% compared to the same period last year. It is the first time since 1971 when related statistics were compiled that agricultural and fishery food exports exceeded $10 billion per year. The annual export value last year ...

Source: Donga