Nongnyeon Gwangyang City Association's Direct Sales Watermelon Market Draws Positive Response

Published Jul 1, 2025

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[Korea Farmers & Fishermen's News, Reporter Lee Kang-san] The Korea Successor Agricultural Managers Association of Gwangyang City (Chairman Lee Gi-wook) opened a watermelon direct sales market from June 27th for two days in front of the Saemaeul Credit Union in Jungma-dong, Gwangyang City, receiving great response from citizens. This direct sales market prepared 5 tons of high-quality watermelons from member farms, selling them to Gwangyang citizens at wholesale market prices. On the first day, the 2 tons prepared were completely sold out by morning, and the 3 tons on the second day were also sold out before 2 PM, showing hot popularity. The Gwangyang Agricultural Association's watermelon direct sales market is now in its 5th year, promoting local agricultural product consumption and producer-consumer relations.

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The Gwangyang City Young Farmers Association (President Lee Gi-wook) opened a watermelon direct sales market in front of the Saemaul Savings Bank in Jungma-dong, Gwangyang City for two days starting June 27, receiving great response from citizens. This direct sales market prepared 5 tons of high-quality watermelons produced by member farms, selling them to Gwangyang citizens at wholesale market prices. On the first day, the 2 tons prepared were completely sold out by mid-morning, and the 3 tons on the second day were also sold out before 2 PM, demonstrating hot popularity. The Gwangyang Hannong Association's watermelon direct sales market is now in its fifth year, establishing itself as a representative event promoting local agricultural product consumption and win-win cooperation between producers and consumers. Mayor Jung In-hwa also visited the event site, tasting watermelons and encouraging Hannong Association officials, adding to the site's excitement. President Lee Gi-wook ...

Source: Agrinet