South Korea: Sangju exported apples to Thailand for the first time

Published 2020년 12월 16일

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Sangju City in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea has made history by becoming the first to export washed apples to Thailand. The first shipment, containing approximately 2 tons (worth about 8 million won), was celebrated at a ceremony attended by key stakeholders such as Namsangju Nonghyup, member farms, exporters, and city officials. The apples, exported through Gyeongbuk Trade, are preferred for their easy consumption, particularly in modern times. However, Sangju City's Director of Distribution Marketing Division, Jong-Doo Kim, highlighted the challenges faced by Korean agricultural products in the Thai market due to high tariffs, noting that only star items like strawberries and Shine Musket have managed to penetrate the market so far.

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[Sangju=Newspim] Reporter Immigration = On the 16th, Sangju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do, recently announced that it was the first to export washed apples to Thailand. On the 15th, Sangju held the first export shipment ceremony of apples to Thailand in the presence of Namsangju Nonghyup, member farms, exporters, and officials from Sangju. The first export volume is about 2 tons (equivalent to 8 million won) and is exported through Gyeongbuk Trade. Washed apples on the way to export are easily eaten by modern people, so consumers are preferred. Jong-Doo Kim, Director of Distribution Marketing ...

Source: Newspim