The South Chungcheong Provincial Assembly adopts a resolution opposing the import of U.S. apples.

Published 2025년 9월 12일

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[Korea Farmers and Fishermen Newspaper, Reporter Song Hae-chang] The Chungnam Provincial Assembly adopted a resolution opposing the import of U.S. apples. It also urged the government to take measures to protect the fruit industry and ensure food sovereignty. The assembly adopted the "Resolution Urging the Withdrawal of the Approval of U.S. Apple Imports," introduced by Representative Ju Jin-ha (People Power Party, Budget 2) at the first plenary session of the 361st extraordinary session. Representative Ju emphasized that "the government is considering allowing the import of U.S. apples in the course of the Korea-U.S. trade negotiations, and it is also reported that a dedicated desk will be established within the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency." He stressed that "a great shock and anxiety are spreading among farmers and the entire local community."

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Representative Joo Jin-ha initiates Demand for withdrawal of 'dedicated desk' as well Representative Oh In-hwan initiates Ordinance for nurturing strawberry industry also passed The Chungnam Provincial Assembly adopted a resolution opposing the import of U.S. apples. It also urged the government to take measures to protect the fruit industry and food sovereignty. The assembly adopted a resolution initiated by Representative Joo Jin-ha (People Power Party, Yesan 2) at the 361st extraordinary session, first plenary meeting, urging the withdrawal of the allowance for importing U.S. apples. Representative Joo emphasized that the government has considered importing U.S. apples during the Korea-U.S. trade negotiations and plans to establish a dedicated desk within the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency. This has caused widespread shock and anxiety among farmers and the entire local community. According to Representative Joo, U.S. apples have been stuck in the second stage of the ...

Source: Agrinet