Orders Pouring In for Suncheon’s Signature Specialty, "Woldeung Peach"

Woldeung Peach Reaches Peak Popularity During Harvest Season
Driving Growth in Farmers' Incomes

On the 2nd, the "Suncheon Premium 20th Woldeung Peach Experience Event" was held at the lawn square of Woldeung-myeon Administrative Welfare Center in Suncheon City, with about 1,000 attendees including tourists from across the country and local residents. Photo by Suncheon City

As Woldeung Peach, one of Suncheon City's signature strategic products in South Jeolla Province, enters its peak harvest season, orders from consumers nationwide are pouring in.

Woldeung Peaches are highly popular for their abundant juice, attracting an average of about 1,500 tourists per day to local farm huts, where they make direct purchases and significantly contribute to increasing farmers' incomes.

The city responded to the difficulties faced by farmers affected by anthracnose last year by allocating a total budget of 58 million won this year?30 million won from reserve funds and 28 million won from city funds?to support pest control measures, resulting in a stable harvest.

On August 2, the "Suncheon Premium 20th Woldeung Peach Experience Event" was held at the lawn square of Woldeung-myeon Administrative Welfare Center, with about 1,000 attendees including tourists from across the country and local residents.

A city official stated, "We have witnessed the precious fruits of local farmers' hard work and dedication," and added, "We will continue to identify and address any shortcomings in advance to ensure the ongoing growth of peach farms."

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