Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok: "Jeonnam Will Develop as a Hub for High-Quality Rice Production"

‘Jeonnam 10dae High-Quality Brand Rice Awards Ceremony’ Held... Discussion on Development Plans

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, announced plans to develop Jeonnam into a hub for high-quality rice production.

According to Jeonnam Province on the 5th, Governor Kim held the 'Jeonnam Top 10 High-Quality Brand Rice Awards Ceremony' and discussed strategies for advancing the rice industry to enhance the quality of Jeonnam rice.

At the ceremony, Damyang Daesupmalgeun Damyang Rice won the grand prize, and Gangjin Premium Hopyeong received the top excellence award.

The excellence awards (3) went to Hampyeong Nabi Rice, Goheung Suho Angel Healthy Rice, and Suncheon Nanuuriga, while the encouragement awards (5) were given to Boseong Green Tea Beauty Boseong Rice, Yeonggwang Four Seasons Lives House, Muan Hwangtorang Rice, Haenam One-Glance-Fallen Rice, and Gokseong Baeksemi, respectively.

The prize money totaled 150 million won, with 30 million won for the grand prize, 25 million won for the top excellence award, 15 million won each for the excellence awards, and 10 million won each for the encouragement awards.

The province has selected the top 10 high-quality brand rice annually since 2003.

This year, 13 brands competed, and after evaluation by the Korea Food Research Institute and the Agricultural Products Quality Management Service Jeonnam Branch, 10 brands were finally selected.

Governor Kim said, “Jeonnam rice has been recognized for excellence in various fields, including winning the Best Eco-Friendly Rice Award chosen by women this year. I am grateful to the farmers and each brand management entity for producing delicious and high-quality rice worthy of the region’s reputation as a land of taste.”

He added, “To enhance the competitiveness of rice quality, we will invest heavily in facility modernization and promotion and sales efforts, actively supporting farmers and producer organizations to ensure the production of high-quality rice.”

Jeonnam Province plans to focus on expanding rice sales through aggressive marketing based on the quality excellence of the top 10 high-quality brand rice and strengthen promotional and sales activities to improve the image of Jeonnam rice in the consumer market.

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