SEOUL, Jul. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Over the past 38 years, the total income of farmers who grow peaches and onions has increased the most, a recent report has revealed. According to Statistics Korea’s survey of the total income changes for growers of 17 major crops between 1980 and 2018, peaches, with an average annual [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The average price of onions sold in South Korea fell sharply in January from a year earlier despite a decreased amount of imports due to the expanded supply from local farms, data showed Sunday. According to the data compiled by the state-run Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp., the [...]
MUAN, South Korea, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Officials from Muan County, South Jeolla Province, revealed Monday that onions are effective in the treatment of male infertility and improved blood circulation. The research was conducted by the department of pharmaceutical sciences at Mokpo National University. The research revealed that extract from the skins of Muan [...]
SEOUL, Nov.10 (Korea Bizwire) - With uneasiness spreading ever since the WHO announcement that processed meat such as ham and sausages contain carcinogens, there is hope for meat lovers as sesame leaves, chives and kimchi have been identified as health boosters that can lower the risk of cancer. The Korean Dietetic Association (KDA) and the [...]
BUAN, Jun. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Buan County’s unique ‘sea breeze’ onions are selling well despite a 15 percent drop in the national onion output so far this year compared to the same period last year, due to the recent drought and high temperatures, the county office said on June 17. Buan’s onions are purchased [...]