Government Launches Large-Scale Onion Consumption Promotion... Up to 40% Off at Sejong Complex Direct Market

Ministry of Agriculture Launches 'Help Sell Onions' Campaign
Showcasing Processed Products Including Onion Kimchi and Onion Snacks

The government is conducting a large-scale onion consumption promotion event to support onion farms that have recently been struggling with falling prices.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 18th that it will hold the 'Help Sell Onions Campaign' together with affiliated organizations and related agencies.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs held the 'Direct Market for Selling Fresh Onions Delivered Directly from Farms' on the 18th at the Government Complex Sejong. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

First, on this day, the Ministry held the 'Direct Market for Selling Freshly Harvested Onions Directly from Farms' at the Government Complex Sejong for public officials working there. This event showcased not only fresh onions but also processed products such as onion kimchi and onion snacks. In addition, both the Ministry and related organizations are increasing the provision of side dishes such as sliced onions at their cafeterias, and are actively informing staff who need it about where they can purchase onions.

Furthermore, in order to allow consumers to purchase fresh seasonal onions at low prices, the agricultural product discount support event (with discounts of up to 40%) being held at large supermarkets and traditional markets, originally scheduled until mid-May, has been extended through the end of May. The Ministry also plans to post promotional videos through its YouTube channel and requested the Korea Dietetic Association's cooperation to expand public meal services featuring onions. In addition, to boost purchases of fresh onions by the foodservice industry—a major consumer—the Ministry is planning to launch a discount support event in cooperation with the Korea Food Distribution Association.

Park Junghoon, policy chief for food at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said, "We hope that this event, with the participation of public officials in the agri-food sector, will provide at least some support to onion farms," and added, "The government will mobilize every available means to stabilize the supply and demand of this year's onion crop."

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