Suncheon City Accelerates Export of Specialty Products 'Premium DanGam and Pear'

Persimmons Exported 20 Tons to the Philippines, Pears 16 Tons to Taiwan

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 12th that it held an export shipment ceremony for Suncheon’s premium specialty products, persimmons and pears, at the Fruit Hub Distribution Center (APC) the previous day.

The shipment ceremony was attended by about 15 export-related personnel, including Yoo Hee-sung, Director of Suncheon Agricultural Technology Center; Hwang Tae-gu, President of Suncheon Persimmon Export Cooperative; Kim Seong-ho, President of Suncheon Pear Export Cooperative; Kim Cheol-woon, Executive Director of Suncheon Nonghyup; and Kim Do-sun, CEO of Suncheon United Cooperative Joint Business Corporation, to celebrate and commemorate the export.

Persimmons were exported to the Philippines with 20 tons (worth approximately 35 million KRW), and pears were exported to Taiwan with 16 tons (worth approximately 40 million KRW), and will be sold at major local supermarkets and other outlets.

Characterized by high sugar content, rich juice, and a crisp texture, persimmons and pears have been actively exported since 2010. Persimmons have captured the tastes of consumers in countries such as Canada, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, while pears have been continuously exported to Taiwan, Vietnam, Hawaii, and other overseas markets. This year, 60 tons of persimmons and 308 tons of pears are planned for export.

A city official stated, “Although domestic production and export conditions are difficult due to COVID-19, we will do our best to increase farmers’ income by establishing a stable export base for local agricultural products and strengthening competitiveness and export activation through generous administrative and financial support such as logistics and promotion costs.”

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