Gochang County to Launch 'Geographical Indication Gochang Watermelon' from the 26th

Available at Gochang Market Online Mall
Premium Gochang Watermelon with Geographical Indication Launches June 26

Gochang County's online shopping mall, Gochang Market, will launch the 'Geographical Indication Gochang Watermelon' starting from the 26th.

According to the county on the 21st, the 'Geographical Indication Gochang Watermelon' undergoes a two-stage selection process. In the first stage, organic matter application, soil testing, and water quality are evaluated. In the second stage, pesticide residue testing and pest and disease management are assessed. Only producers who pass both stages are selected as premium Gochang Watermelon producers.

Gochang County's online shopping mall, Gochang Market, will launch the 'Geographical Indication Gochang Watermelon' starting from the 26th. Photo by Gochang County

Selected producers receive packaging and cultivation management support from the Gochang County Agricultural Technology Center from planting to harvest.

Watermelons harvested under this thorough management system are screened using a non-destructive sorter, and only those weighing 8 kg or more and with a sugar content of at least 12 Brix are recognized as premium Gochang Watermelons. These are then packed in delivery boxes and sold.

Previously, Gochang Watermelon was registered as the 116th Geographical Indication on September 20 last year. The registration of Gochang Watermelon as a Geographical Indication is the result of a long-standing project pursued by watermelon farmers and Gochang County since 2020 to solidify the reputation of Gochang Watermelon and secure intellectual property rights for agricultural products.

Shim Deokseop, the county governor, stated, "The launch of the Geographical Indication premium Gochang Watermelon is expected to further enhance the excellence and brand value of Gochang Watermelon," adding, "We will continue to do our best to produce the highest quality premium Gochang Watermelon that consumers can trust and enjoy."

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