South Korea: Gangjin-gun asparagus exports to Japan for the first time this year, exports increased by 2.7 times

Published Apr 8, 2021

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The article highlights the commencement of asparagus exports from Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, to Japan for the first time this year, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The military has initiated the process with a shipment ceremony, planning to export the product eight times until May, with an initial shipment of 500kg. The eco-friendly asparagus research group, established in 2007, has been responsible for the cultivation and quality control of this special product, which will be exported in a total volume of 4 tons this year, marking a 2.7-fold increase from the previous year. The asparagus is known for its high quality, with harvesting scheduled until mid-October, with the peak season being April and May.

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[Gangjin = Newspim] Reporter Cho Eun-jung = On the 8th, the first export of asparagus, a special product of Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do, to Japan this year was started under difficult conditions due to Corona 19. The military recently held a shipment ceremony for asparagus with cultivated farmers, and is promoting exports to Japan for a total of eight times until May, starting with 500kg of asparagus. After starting the cultivation of asparagus in 2007, the eco-friendly asparagus research group created an export base through joint selection and strict quality control, and began exporting to Japan for the first time since last year. This year's export plan amounted to 4 tons, an increase of 2.7 times compared to last year. Despite difficult conditions, the quality of Gangjin's asparagus has begun to be recognized overseas. Gangjin asparagus is harvested until mid-October, and the harvest is highest between April and May. In addition, it boasts the best quality due to its thick ...

Source: Newspim