Muju-gun Cancels Apple Harvest Experience Event

Published 27 Aug.2021 12:50(KST)

[Muju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Muju County announced on the 27th that it has abruptly canceled the harvest experience event for the Chuseok apple variety Hongro, scheduled for September, to prevent infection among local residents and participants amid the spread of COVID-19.

Originally, Muju County planned to hold the harvest experience days from October 4th to 5th, as interest among participants was high, with about 700 trees of the Hongro and Fuji varieties sold out early.

However, due to the recent nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases, the decision was made to cancel the event to ensure the safety of participants and residents.

Instead, to respond to the enthusiasm of participants, about 200 Hongro trees will be harvested for high-quality apples and shipped free of charge by courier.

An official from the County Agricultural Technology Center said, “Although we regret the cancellation of this year’s Chuseok apple Hongro variety harvest experience event due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, we will do our best to increase satisfaction among those who received the trees through prompt harvesting and delivery operations following the cancellation.”