Luxury 'Gochang Melon' First Shipment of the Year

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] The 2020 premium melons from Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk, are being shipped.

On the 12th, Gochang-gun announced that members of the Mujang Toseong Melon Farming Group gathered at the Seonunsan Nonghyup (Chairman Kim Ki-wook) Agricultural Products Distribution Center for the first shipment event.

Gochang melons are cultivated in loess soil rich in minerals and far-infrared rays, and have high sugar content due to stable cultivation techniques and abundant sunlight. They are also rich in juice and have a pleasant aroma, with some farms achieving a direct transaction repurchase rate exceeding 80%.

In particular, they contain abundant antioxidant components, which are known to inhibit active oxygen that causes skin aging, making them excellent for skin beauty.

Previously, last year, Gochang-gun made headlines by conducting Korea's first online melon auction, recording an astonishing winning bid of 2.1 million won for one set (2 melons).

Yoo Ki-sang, the mayor of Gochang-gun, said, “I thank all the farmers who have worked hard to produce fresh melons with high sugar content and manage them after harvest despite the long rainy season and heat.” He added, “We will continue to develop various distribution channels such as online platforms to secure new clients and continuously promote the true value of Gochang melons to urban consumers.”

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