Operation of Special Direct Trade Market for Gurye Gam Persimmons

Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that it will operate a special direct transaction market for 'Gurye Persimmons' (Dan-gam, Daebong) at the Gurye 5-Day Market on October 23 and 28, November 3, 8, and 13, a total of five times, coinciding with the peak shipping period of these high-quality and flavorful persimmons.

The ninth special direct transaction market for 'Gurye Persimmons' will be held in the newly established parking lot at the 5-Day Market to provide farmers with a stable sales channel, with about 100 farms expected to participate.

[Photo by Gurye-gun]

An official from the county stated, "Gurye Persimmons grown in Gurye, which embraces Jirisan Mountain and the Seomjin River and experiences a large temperature difference between day and night, are characterized by good coloration, very high sugar content, firm flesh, and excellent storability."

County Governor Kim Soon-ho said, "At this direct transaction market, consumers can directly taste and purchase delicious 'Gurye Persimmons,' and persimmon farmers will be able to strengthen their marketing capabilities and increase their income."

Gurye = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Mi-seok hss79@asiae.co.kr

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