Seoul Southwestern Agricultural Cooperative (Chairman Park Jun-sik) has taken the lead in promoting domestic agricultural product consumption by pushing forward a joint purchase of Dangjin 'Haenaru Hwangto Potato'.
The women's organization of Seoul Southwestern Agricultural Cooperative promoted Dangjin Haenaru potatoes grown in sea winds to nearby acquaintances on the 26th, receiving orders for 2,170 boxes of 10kg, which were delivered directly to members' homes by their vehicles and also sold at the outdoor market of the agricultural products department store.
The proceeds from joint purchasing and on-site sales will be set aside as a fund of 1,000 won per box, with plans to help struggling neighbors at the end of the year.
Yoon Mi-suk, president of the Seoul Southwestern branch of the Housewives' Association Thinking of Hometown, said, "With just one box of Sumi potatoes..."