Muan-gun Launches Onion Purchase Campaign to Overcome COVID-19

Discounted Sale at 20-30% Off Market Price Until the 7th

Onion harvesting is taking place at a farm in Muan County. (Photo by Muan County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] Muan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 3rd that it is conducting a Muan Onion Purchase Campaign to help local onion farmers reduce the burden of falling agricultural product prices and focus on farming.

This onion purchase campaign was implemented proactively by the county to alleviate the difficulties faced by onion farmers as onion prices turned downward due to increased onion imports, decreased sales caused by COVID-19, and early shipment of Jeju early onions.

All public officials in Muan County are participating in the onion purchase campaign, and related local organizations and social groups such as the Jeonnam Provincial Government, Jeollanam-do Office of Education, and Jeonnam Police Agency are also expected to join the campaign.

The application period for purchasing early onions is until the 7th, and the onions will be sold at a 20-30% discount compared to market prices.

Governor Kim San said, “We are actively developing sales channels using open markets such as Post Office Shopping Mall and 11st, as well as home shopping and live commerce,” adding, “We will continue to hold various non-face-to-face promotional events to maintain the reputation of Muan onions.”

Meanwhile, although there is a forecast that onion prices will be relatively high this year, Muan County plans to establish a comprehensive plan to promote onion consumption to prepare for any emergency caused by a sudden drop in onion prices.

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