Goryeong County, Premium 'U-gok Watermelon' Cultivated Along the Nakdong River

One of the Largest Watermelon-Producing Regions in Korea

Direct Sales Center Open for About 25 Days from May 1 to 25

The excellence of 'U-gok Watermelon,' a premium watermelon from Korea, is being widely promoted.

On May 1, the U-gok Green Complex Farming Association in Goryeong County, North Gyeongsang Province, held a grand opening ceremony for its direct sales center, attended by the association's president, members, local institution heads, and social organization leaders.

Ugok Green Complex Farming Association Direct Sales Center
[Photo by Goryeong County]

U-gok-myeon in Goryeong County is one of the largest watermelon-producing regions in the country. It is considered an optimal area for watermelon cultivation due to its fertile sandy soil along the Nakdong River and abundant sunshine.

Thanks to advanced cultivation techniques and eco-friendly farming methods, the watermelons are allowed to ripen fully over 50 to 60 days, resulting in a crisp texture and a high sugar content of over 13 brix.

In 2011, U-gok Watermelon was registered as “Goryeong Watermelon Geographical Indication No. 73” by the National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service, certifying it as an agricultural product with the unique geographical characteristics of Goryeong.

The U-gok Green Complex Farming Association (President Park Myeonghoe) will operate the direct sales center for about 25 days, from May 1 to May 25, to promote the excellence of U-gok Watermelon and provide fresh produce to consumers.

Park Myeonghoe, president of the U-gok Green Complex Farming Association, who prepared this direct sales center, emphasized, "The U-gok Watermelons, carefully cultivated by our association members as if they were their own children, have a thin rind and dense flesh, making them a premium product that stands out anywhere in the country. We hope many people will visit the direct sales center to experience the true quality of these premium watermelons."

Han Suchan, head of U-gok-myeon, added, "U-gok Watermelon, one of the signature agricultural products of Goryeong County and a key to our farmers' economic well-being, will receive full administrative support to ensure smooth distribution and promotion. We will also do our utmost to provide safety and convenience so that visitors to the direct sales center can enjoy their stay without any inconvenience during the operation period."

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