NS Home Shopping Holds 'Garaetteok Day' Event to Celebrate Farmers' Day

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] NS Home Shopping announced on the 9th that it will hold a special event to promote the consumption of Korean rice and support Korean farmers in celebration of Farmers' Day on the 11th.

Since 2016, NS Home Shopping has held the 'Garaetteok Day' event every year on Farmers' Day. This year, they plan to share sets of garaetteok made from Korean rice with employees and others. Along with the campaign to promote Korean rice consumption, they will deliver newly harvested rice to neighbors in need and share warmth through this event.

NS Home Shopping will conduct the 'Garaetteok Day' event and share garaetteok not only with employees but also with daycare centers and facilities protecting children in crisis, reflecting on the importance of Korean agricultural products and supporting farmers. They plan to purchase newly harvested rice worth 80 million KRW through the Rural-Urban Win-Win Cooperation Fund and deliver it to free meal facilities and social welfare institutions.

Jo Hangmok, CEO of NS Home Shopping, said, "As Korea's leading food distribution company, NS Home Shopping has strived to contribute to the development of the food industry supporting agriculture, fisheries, and livestock. This year, to continue that commitment, we are holding a special event sharing 'Garaetteok Day' and newly harvested rice," adding, "NS Home Shopping will continue to do its best to contribute to the development of agriculture, fisheries, and livestock as Korea's leading food distribution company."

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