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.