South Korea: Jeju Island, 36 cases of illegal distribution of non-product Jeju tangerines

(Jeju = Yonhap News) Reporter Ko Seong-shik = Non-commodity Jeju tangerine distribution activities were caught one after another. Jeju Island announced on the 27th that it had formed a special enforcement team with the administrative city, the Citrus Shipping Association, and the Nonghyup to inspect the illegal distribution of non-commodity citrus fruits in wholesale markets outside of the province from the 12th to the 24th and uncovered 36 illegal acts. The types of detection were 18 cases of distribution of non-commodity small fruits (diameter less than 49 mm) that did not meet the standard sugar content (10 brix), and 18 cases of distribution of medium-defect fruits (fruits with pests) and large fruits (diameter of 54 mm or more). The current 'Ordinance on Citrus Production and Distribution of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province' stipulates that illegal distribution of non-commodity tangerines is subject to a fine of not more than 10 million won, and tangerines found to be ...