Jeonnam Nonghyup Hosts 'Baekseolgi Day' Sharing Event

Sharing Baekseolgi Rice Cakes and Instant Rice
at Mokpo National University
to Celebrate "Baekseolgi Day"

On the 14th, the Jeonnam Headquarters of NongHyup celebrated "Baeksulgi Day" by distributing baeksulgi rice cakes, tteok, and instant rice to students at Mokpo National University, promoting rice consumption. Provided by Jeonnam Headquarters of NongHyup

The Jeonnam branch of Nonghyup held the "Perfect Score Baekseolgi Day" event at Mokpo National University on the 14th, in celebration of "Baekseolgi Day," to share love with others.

About 20 people attended the event, including Lee Gwangil, Head of Jeonnam Nonghyup, Ryu Jongpil, Head of the Business Division, and Park Sangmi, Director of Agro-Food Distribution at Jeollanam-do.

Nonghyup representatives distributed Baekseolgi rice cakes, instant rice, and milk to students and staff at Mokpo National University, while also promoting the nationwide campaign to encourage eating breakfast.

Lee Gwangil, Head of Jeonnam Nonghyup, said, "Rice consumption continues to decrease, and it is especially regrettable that young people have a low positive perception of rice. I hope that Baekseolgi Day will become a new tradition of expressing love and gratitude with Baekseolgi instead of candy, and serve as an opportunity to promote the consumption of domestically produced rice."

Meanwhile, Baekseolgi Day was established in 2012 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Nonghyup to promote rice consumption and raise awareness of the importance and value of Korean rice. The event takes place on White Day (March 14), which is often used for commercial purposes, by giving Baekseolgi rice cakes?made from pure white rice and considered a clean and sacred food?instead of candy. This year marks the 14th celebration of the event.

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