Gokseong Black Glutinous Corn to Reach U.S. Consumers

Ok-gwa Nonghyup Holds First Loading Ceremony for Black Glutinous Corn Export to the US

Gokseong County held the first loading ceremony for black glutinous corn exported to the United States on the 25th at the Okwa Nonghyup Agricultural Products Distribution Center (APC). Photo by Gokseong County

Gokseong County in South Jeolla Province (Governor Cho Sangrae) announced on the 26th that it held the first loading ceremony for black glutinous corn exported to the United States at the Ok-gwa Nonghyup Agricultural Products Distribution Center (APC) on the 25th.

The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Chairman of the Gokseong County Council, Head of the Ok-gwa Nonghyup Cooperative, Head of the Nonghyup Gokseong County Branch, and other key officials, who celebrated the achievement of the first export and encouraged those involved.

The shipment consisted of 4.5 tons (300 boxes) of frozen black glutinous corn. The exported goods will be transported via an export company in Naju, shipped from Busan Port, and are scheduled to arrive in New Jersey through the Port of Los Angeles in the United States.

This export marks the first initiative by the Ok-gwa Nonghyup Cooperative through its overseas permanent sales promotion support program, and is significant as a joint achievement between local farmers and the county administration.

The exported products will be introduced to local consumers through permanent overseas sales outlets representing South Jeolla Province in the United States. Based on local market response, the county plans to consider expanding distribution channels in the future.

A county official stated, "This export is the result of the combined efforts of the Ok-gwa Nonghyup Cooperative and the county administration. We will continue to actively support the promotion of local agricultural products overseas and the development of new markets."

Meanwhile, the county plans to use this achievement as a foundation to realize the goal of the 8th popularly elected administration: 'A prosperous rural community where farmers thrive.' The county will actively support the overseas expansion of local agricultural products to further revitalize the local economy.

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