South Korea: Government seeks first-ever import of apples
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Published Jan 13, 2024
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The Korean government is conducting quarantine discussions with the United States and New Zealand to promote apple imports for the first time in history, causing opposition from agricultural producers and those in the political realm. Both the government and the agricultural industry are in disagreement over the potential import of apples, with concerns over the impact on domestic production and income. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has stated that the report on imminent apple imports is a misunderstanding, as the import risk analysis process for foreign agricultural products is still in progress and may not necessarily result in immediate imports.
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Chosun Biz reports ‘first import of apples’ Producers immediately protested against the suspension of negotiations Signs of controversy spreading to the political world Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs explains “misunderstanding about imminent import” Excited to increase income by taking advantage of inflation ‘Poisonous’ in maintaining domestic production base Angry: “They are hell-bent on destroying agriculture.” As leading media exclusively reported that the Korean government is conducting quarantine discussions with the United States and New Zealand to promote apple imports for the first time in history, voices opposing apple imports are rising both inside and outside the agricultural industry. In line with the government's price policy of expanding imported fruits in order to stabilize fruit prices ahead of the Lunar New Year, shock and confusion over the authenticity of the apples are not going away amid speculation that apple imports are imminent. ...
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