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South Korea: Export of domestic pears to Ecuador, the conclusion of quarantine negotiations between the two governments

Fresh Pear
Fruits
South Korea
Ecuador
Published Apr 7, 2023

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Seon-mi = The Agriculture, Forestry and Livestock Quarantine Headquarters announced on the 6th that export quarantine negotiations with Ecuador have been concluded, allowing domestic pears to be exported to Ecuador.

This is the first time in 10 years since the plant quarantine authorities of the two countries started negotiations in August 2013.

In order to export domestic pears to Ecuador, orchards and fruit groves that produce pears must be registered with the Quarantine Headquarters, and requirements such as pest control during cultivation, plantation quarantine, and export quarantine must be met.

The Quarantine Headquarters plans to enact 'Export Guidelines' that reflect Ecuador's requirements for importing Korean pears.

Pears are one of the top 10 export items among fresh agricultural products produced in Korea.

Every year, about 20,000 tons are exported to about 30 countries including the US, Taiwan and Vietnam.

sun@yna.co.kr

Report via KakaoTalk okjebo

2023/04/06 11:00 Sent

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Seon-mi = The Agriculture, Forestry and Livestock Quarantine Headquarters announced on the 6th that export quarantine negotiations with Ecuador have been concluded, allowing domestic pears to be exported to Ecuador. This is the first time in 10 years since the plant quarantine authorities of the two countries started negotiations in August 2013. In order to export Korean pears to Ecuador, orchards and fruit groves that produce pears must be registered with the Quarantine Headquarters, and requirements such as pest control during cultivation, plantation quarantine, and export quarantine must be met. The Quarantine Headquarters plans to enact 'Export Guidelines' that reflect Ecuador's requirements for importing Korean pears. Pears are one of the top 10 export items among fresh agricultural ...
Source: Yna

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