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French Beef Returns to South Korean Market After 24-Year Ban

French Beef Returns to South Korean Market After 24-Year Ban

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – French beef is set to make its return to South Korean markets after a 24-year hiatus, marking a significant development in bilateral trade relations. The ban, implemented in 2000 due to concerns over Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, was recently lifted following extensive safety verifications.  [...]

South Korean Seaweed Hub Wando Draws Global Attention for Carbon Capture Potential

South Korean Seaweed Hub Wando Draws Global Attention for Carbon Capture Potential

WANDO, Nov. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Wando County, South Korea’s premier marine products region, is gaining international recognition for its seaweed farming industry’s potential role in combating climate change through carbon sequestration. The region, known for its pristine waters, produces 800,000 tons of seaweed annually – including kim (laver), miyeok, dashima (kelp), tot, and maesaengi – [...]

Heart-Shaped Jeju ‘Heart Gold’ Kiwi Makes Market Debut

Heart-Shaped Jeju ‘Heart Gold’ Kiwi Makes Market Debut

JEJU, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – A new variety of gold kiwifruit from Jeju Island, uniquely shaped like a heart, is making its way to consumers’ tables, the Jeju Agricultural Research and Extension Services announced on November 2. Named ‘Heart Gold,’ this new brand represents a new cultivar called ‘Gamhwang,’ a hybrid of Hongshim and Okcheon [...]

South Korea Extends Use of Rural Temporary Housing on Farmland Beyond 12-Year Limit

South Korea Extends Use of Rural Temporary Housing on Farmland Beyond 12-Year Limit

SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government has announced plans to allow the use of rural temporary shelters on farmland to extend beyond their current 12-year maximum limit, marking a significant shift in rural housing policy. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs revealed on October 29 that it would amend the [...]

Climate Change Reshapes South Korean Seafood Market as Imports Dominate Dinner Tables

Climate Change Reshapes South Korean Seafood Market as Imports Dominate Dinner Tables

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Rising sea temperatures and climate change are transforming South Korea’s seafood consumption patterns, with imported seafood increasingly replacing domestic catches on dinner tables as local fish populations decline.  Major retailers report that imported seafood now accounts for up to 70% of their seafood sales, as consumers turn to more affordable [...]

Climate Crisis Fuels Food Price Surges in South Korea as Weather Disrupts Agriculture

Climate Crisis Fuels Food Price Surges in South Korea as Weather Disrupts Agriculture

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – In an unprecedented sign of climate disruption, South Korean authorities issued 681 extreme heat warnings across the country during and immediately after the autumn Chuseok holiday on September 18-19. The heat was so unusual for autumn that some joked the harvest festival should be renamed from “Chuseok” (Autumn Evening) to [...]

S. Korea Discusses Sustainable Fishing in Antarctic with Global Partners

S. Korea Discusses Sustainable Fishing in Antarctic with Global Partners

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The oceans ministry said Monday that it discussed sustainable fishing and marine conservation with global partners during an international meeting on the Antarctic environment. South Korea participated in the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources meeting in Australia last week, where 27 member countries called for [...]

South Korea’s ‘Premium’ Grape Faces Market Saturation and Quality Concerns

South Korea’s ‘Premium’ Grape Faces Market Saturation and Quality Concerns

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The Shine Muscat grape, once hailed as a premium fruit in South Korea, has seen a significant price drop in recent weeks. This decline is attributed to a surge in farm production and an influx of lower-quality produce flooding the market, according to industry experts. Data from the Korea Agro-Fisheries [...]

Warming Waters Push South Korean Fishing Fleet to the Brink

Warming Waters Push South Korean Fishing Fleet to the Brink

BUSAN, Oct. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Rising sea temperatures and deteriorating fishing conditions are driving a wave of closures among South Korea’s offshore fishing vessels, with more than half of the fleet considering decommissioning.  The National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives for Large Trawlers announced on October 7 that 74 out of 136 vessels in its fleet have [...]

Agricultural Exports Reach All-time High through September

Agricultural Exports Reach All-time High through September

SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s exports of agricultural products reached a record high during the first nine months of 2024, led by strong demand for instant noodles, snacks and beverage products, data showed Thursday. Outbound shipments of agricultural goods rose 8.3 percent on-year to come to US$7.38 billion in the January-September period, [...]