Vice Minister Ki Jae: "Timely Release of Stockpiled Agricultural Products to Stabilize Prices"

Vice Minister Ki visits agricultural product storage base in Gimpo, Gyeonggi

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] Kim Yong-beom, the 1st Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, stated on the 12th, "We will timely release stockpiled agricultural products to stabilize supply and prices, and flexibly adjust the release volume as needed."

Vice Minister Kim visited the agricultural product storage base in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province today to inspect the stock status, storage conditions, and release procedures of agricultural products such as cabbage, and made these remarks.

He emphasized, "The government will make every effort to minimize factors causing instability in agricultural product supply so that the prolonged rainy season and heavy rains do not lead to an increase in food prices."

He added, "We plan to thoroughly monitor agricultural product supply trends and quickly prepare response measures in cooperation with related ministries such as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs."

He also requested careful attention to quality management, including hygiene inspections of stockpiled agricultural products.

Meanwhile, Vice Minister Kim visited the site to respond to concerns about temporary supply instability and rising food prices caused by recent prolonged rainy seasons and heavy rains, including timely release of stockpiled agricultural products.

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