Korean paprika are being exported to China

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Agriculture and Food) held a commemorative event for the export of Korean paprika to China in Gimje, Jeollabuk-do. This event was held to commemorate the first official export of Korean paprika to the Chinese market in November, when paprika is fully harvested. Starting with this export, it plans to supply about 1 to 2 tons per week to premium distribution stores in China such as BHG, Citi, and Chunbo. Prior to this export, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food began quarantine negotiations with China in 2007, and accordingly, last year, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on quarantine requirements. In September, it exported 820 kg of paprika to China, and received satisfactory evaluations of the quality of Korean paprika from local buyers and consumers. In particular, this export was evaluated as the fruit of the government to pioneer the Chinese market, reflecting ...