The article reports on South Korea's agricultural food exports, which experienced a 12.3% increase in the first nine months of this year, totaling $6.192 billion and marking an all-time high. This growth is despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase is broadly across fresh agricultural products and processed foods, with notable growth in traditional Korean foods and home convenience foods. The main export markets were Japan, China, the United States, and new markets like the New Southern and New Northern countries. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is committed to further boosting export performance through supporting fresh agricultural product exports and promoting marketing strategies for strategic items.