Paju City Commercializes Korea's First Inter-Korean Crossbred Pyeongwon Rice as "Pyeonghwamiso"

Pre-Order Sales of "Pyeonghwamiso":
Paju's New Inter-Korean Rice Variety for Chuseok Gifts

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province is commercializing Pyeongwon rice, the first inter-Korean crossbred rice variety in Korea, as Paju rice "Pyeonghwamiso" and will present it as new rice for Chuseok.

Paju City is commercializing Pyeongwon rice, the first inter-Korean crossbred variety in Korea, as Paju rice "Pyeonghwamiso" and will present it as new rice for Chuseok. Photo by Paju City

Pyeongwon rice, which means "rice wishing for peace," is the first inter-Korean crossbred variety developed in Korea by the Rural Development Administration through the crossbreeding of Jinbu 19, a South Korean rice variety, and Samjiyon 4, a North Korean rice variety. After trial cultivation, Paju City cultivated 50 hectares in Daeseong-dong village, located within the Demilitarized Zone, and is releasing it as Paju rice under the name "Pyeonghwamiso."

"Pyeonghwamiso" (Pyeongwon rice) is a high-quality rice variety with excellent stickiness and a savory flavor. It is highly marketable and, as an early-maturing variety that can be harvested before Chuseok, will be introduced as new rice for the holiday. It is expected to firmly establish itself as Paju City's representative early-maturing specialty rice.

Pre-orders are available from August 25 to September 5 through the Paju Nonghyup Rice Cooperative Corporation website or by phone. Products will be shipped sequentially starting September 10. The price is 15,000 won for 3 kg and 36,000 won for 10 kg, with a 1,000 won discount available for pre-orders.

Paju Mayor Kim Kyoungil stated, "I hope that Pyeongwon rice, under the name 'Pyeonghwamiso,' will be served on Chuseok tables across the country, bringing pride to farmers and conveying wishes for peace and hope to citizens."

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