Minister Song Mi-ryeong visits Garak Market to check supply and demand of kimchi vegetables.

Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryeong visited Garak Wholesale Market on the 12th to check the supply and demand situation of kimchi vegetables such as cabbage and radish. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the cultivation area of cabbage and radish, the main ingredients for kimchi, has increased this year, and it is expected that there will be no problems with kimchi supply. However, in the event of a significant drop in temperature due to frequent autumn rains that have caused some poor crop conditions, there may be a sudden change in the supply situation, such as delayed shipments. Therefore, while requesting thorough crop management from growers, the government is distributing around 47,000 tons of available government stock to ensure a stable supply of cabbage and radish. Additionally, 50 billion won is being invested to promote discounts on kimchi ingredients at consumer locations. Minister Song checked the shipment ...