Director Lee Seok-hyung (third from left) prepares onion kimchi [Photo=Korea Agricultural Technology Promotion Agency]
The Korea Agricultural Technology Promotion Agency announced on June 16 that it will conduct a campaign to promote the consumption of domestic onions until June 17, aimed at supporting farmers struggling with declining prices.
Recently, an increase in domestic onion production coupled with weak consumer demand has led to a drop in onion prices, exacerbating the financial strain on farmers. According to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT), the retail price of onions is currently 2,071 won per kilogram, a 10.5% decrease compared to the average price in previous years. The Korea Rural Economic Institute forecasts that this price weakness will persist for the time being.
In response, the agency has utilized funds raised by its employees to purchase domestic onions from major producing regions and farmer organizations. This initiative aims to boost onion consumption and stabilize farmers' incomes.
The purchased onions will be used in an event where employees participate in making onion kimchi. The event will feature Jeong Yeong-sook, a master of traditional Korean cuisine. Additionally, the agency plans to donate some of the kimchi made during the event, along with a portion of the purchased onions, to local charitable organizations in Iksan.
Director Lee Seok-hyung stated, "Each onion embodies the hard work and dedication of farmers. I hope this campaign provides some relief to farmers facing price declines and encourages increased consumption of our agricultural products."
Recently, an increase in domestic onion production coupled with weak consumer demand has led to a drop in onion prices, exacerbating the financial strain on farmers. According to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT), the retail price of onions is currently 2,071 won per kilogram, a 10.5% decrease compared to the average price in previous years. The Korea Rural Economic Institute forecasts that this price weakness will persist for the time being.
In response, the agency has utilized funds raised by its employees to purchase domestic onions from major producing regions and farmer organizations. This initiative aims to boost onion consumption and stabilize farmers' incomes.
The purchased onions will be used in an event where employees participate in making onion kimchi. The event will feature Jeong Yeong-sook, a master of traditional Korean cuisine. Additionally, the agency plans to donate some of the kimchi made during the event, along with a portion of the purchased onions, to local charitable organizations in Iksan.
Director Lee Seok-hyung stated, "Each onion embodies the hard work and dedication of farmers. I hope this campaign provides some relief to farmers facing price declines and encourages increased consumption of our agricultural products."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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