The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs held an emergency meeting on November 13 at the Government Sejong Complex with representatives from the kimchi industry and integrated organizations for cabbage and radish exports. The meeting aimed to stabilize the domestic supply of agricultural products, including cabbage and radish, which have seen increased production due to a good harvest, and to diversify consumption channels.
To alleviate the cost burden on kimchi manufacturers and encourage new export growth, the government will supply stored cabbage at reasonable prices. The plan is to actively link government stockpiles with the additional export volumes and raw material demands of kimchi export companies at the end of the year to support the development of overseas markets.
Additionally, the government will enhance marketing support, including export vouchers, for companies pushing for export expansion. Resources will be concentrated on the end-of-year export activities of kimchi exporters and members of the fresh cabbage and radish export integrated organization, allowing them to autonomously pursue overseas buyer discovery and promotional marketing activities.
The ministry plans to actively expand the entry of fresh cabbage into overseas markets, such as Taiwan, by organically connecting farmers who are willing to export but face difficulties in securing sales channels with companies that have export capabilities. Support will be strengthened on-site to facilitate participation in exports for farmers who have previously faced limited opportunities due to issues with pre-registration information and changes.
Jung Kyung-seok, Director of Food Industry Policy at the Ministry of Agriculture, stated, "With the recent increase in cabbage and radish production, it is crucial to expand domestic consumption while simultaneously creating new demand through exports. The government will mobilize all available means, from supplying stockpiles to marketing support and strengthening export foundations, to focus on expanding exports of kimchi, cabbage, and radish by the end of the year."
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