Jeju Island, operationalizing supply and demand measures in response to increased winter vegetable production.

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is launching a comprehensive supply and demand stabilization plan to ensure market stability for the 2025 winter vegetables, based on the autonomy of producers and collaboration between administrative and related agencies. According to the province, the cultivation area for winter vegetables in Jeju this year is 11,799 hectares, a 13.7% increase from last year. The expected production volume for the six main winter vegetable items, including winter radish, is estimated to be 580,000 tons, a 31.1% increase from last year. The province plans to implement a 10% voluntary reduction through item-specific self-help groups, and to establish and implement supply and demand management manuals and self-plans through item-specific dedicated teams involving producer groups and the Jeju Agricultural Products Supply and Demand Management Center. In the event of continued supply and demand instability, the province plans to use Jeju-style self-help funds to ...