Pohang City Makes First Export of Highland 'Sangok Tomato' to Hong Kong... Breaking Away from Focus on Japan

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] On the 12th, Pohang City in Gyeongbuk held a loading ceremony for the first export of 'Sangok fully-ripened tomatoes' to Hong Kong this year at the Seopohang Nonghyup Distribution Business Group. The 1,920 kg of tomatoes transported by air will be sold at 20 local stores in Hong Kong operated by Korean food company Hanguk Haninhong Co., Ltd.

The tomatoes grown in the highland area of Sangok-ri, Jukjang-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang, have uniform quality and firm flesh, making them highly durable for storage. Until now, about 30 tons have been exported annually, mainly to the Japanese market.

Starting with this first export to Hong Kong, it has been agreed to export about 45 tons by mid-September, so Pohang City explains that this will not only increase export volume but also ensure stable income for farmers.

Oh Joo-hoon, head of the Agricultural Food Distribution Division of Pohang City, said, "Following this year's 'summer radish,' the export of tomatoes marks a significant step in discovering items that can be exported during the summer season," adding, "We will continue to show interest and provide support so that export volumes and export countries can steadily expand in the future."

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