South Korea: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs supports agricultural product delivery costs to 16 traditional markets in Seoul

Published 2024년 4월 9일

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in South Korea has unveiled a plan to financially support the unit prices of selected vegetables and fruits, including apples, green onions, cucumbers, and zucchini, at 16 traditional markets in Seoul by April 12th. With a total investment of 26.87 million won, this initiative aims to alleviate the price burden on consumers by reducing the costs of these items by 14.0 to 49.5 percent. Initially tested in 11 markets, the program is set to expand nationwide, in partnership with various organizations, and will introduce a 'Traditional Market Day' each month to further support this effort.

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Seon-mi = In order to ease the price burden, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has announced the unit price for 2.5 tons (ton) of apples, 10 tons of green onions, 7.5 tons of cucumbers, and 2.5 tons of zucchini supplied to 16 traditional markets in Seoul by the 12th. It was announced on the 9th that it would support . The unit price for each item is 2,000 won for apples, 1,000 won for green onions, 1,364 won for cucumbers, and 625 won for zucchini per 1 kg. The total amount of government support is 26.87 million won. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs predicts that with this support, prices sold in traditional markets will be reduced by 14.0 to 49.5 percent for each item compared to the previous 5th. From the 30th of last month to the 2nd, 11 traditional markets in Seoul also supported the delivery price of three items, including apples, cabbage, and green onions, on a pilot basis. The Ministry of Agriculture, ...

Source: Yna