Measures to stabilize the supply and demand of kimchi ingredients in South Korea in 2022

Published 2022년 10월 28일

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The South Korean government is taking measures to stabilize the supply and demand for kimchi ingredients in 2022, aiming to reduce the burden of kimchi making and prevent a rise in consumer prices. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups will promote the supply of stockpiled items for ingredients expected to decrease in supply, and will provide discounts on major kimchi ingredients. Discounts will be provided on garlic, red pepper, onion, sea salt, and seafood, with up to 30% discount for consumers in some cases. The government will also operate a team to ensure smooth supply of kimchi ingredients and discount support, and provide information on discount events and price forecasts during the kimchi season.
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Government support, expansion of various discounts To lower the burden of kimchi from the previous year The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister Hwang-Geun Jeong), the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Minister Seung-Hwan Cho), and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (Minister Lee Young) announced the 'Measures to Stabilize Supply and Demand for Kimchi Ingredients in 2022' on the 28th. The goal is to reduce the burden of kimchi making compared to the previous year by increasing government support, and to suppress the rise in consumer prices. ◆ Looking at the supply and demand outlook for major ingredients announced by the government = The government uses cabbage, radish, red pepper powder, garlic, green onion, chives, onion, ginger, mustard, water parsley, pear, coarse salt, salted shrimp, and anchovy sauce as the main ingredients for kimchi. 14 items were selected. It is in accordance with the survey standards of aT (Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade ...
Source: Nongmin

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