(Namwon=Yonhap News) Reporter Baek Do-in = 'Chunhyanggol Peaches' produced in Namwon City, North Jeolla Province, have been shipped for export to Hong Kong on the 18th.
These peaches, produced by Chunhyanggol Agricultural Cooperative and Namwon Horticulture Agricultural Cooperative, will have a total of 20 tons shipped by early next month.
Chunhyanggol Peaches were also exported to Hong Kong and other regions last year, totaling 13 tons.
In Namwon, approximately 310 farms are currently cultivating peaches on 328 hectares of orchards this year.
Mayor Choi Gyeong-sik stated, "The export was successful due to the widespread recognition of these high-quality peaches with high sugar content and excellent aroma," and added, "We will increase farm income by expanding sales channels through thorough quality management."
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