By Yonhap The agriculture ministry said Friday it will supply an additional 25,000 tons of rice from its reserves of the staple grain to help stabilize soaring prices sparked by
Rice prices in Korea are climbing sharply, defying expectations in a time of low inflation. The cost of a 20-kilogram sack — commonly sold in supermarkets — has surpassed the
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – On August 11, a group of U.S. rice exporters met in person and virtually with Korean importers regarding U.S. rice supply, quality, and the potential
PAJU, SOUTH KOREA – Farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited a rice field in a suburb of Seoul on Sunday to inspect the local rice farming situation. During the inspection in
Government unveils new strategy to aid rice supply amidst looming crisis. By Yun Hee-hun With the rice shortage phenomenon emerging in the market ahead of this year’s
Korea’s agriculture officials remain firm against the import of sensitive food products amid trade pressures. By Kim Min-jeong The possibility of excluding “sensitive
“With rice prices skyrocketing when nobody can make money in the markets, many people complain they can’t put food on the table,” a source told Daily NK. By
“Rice prices keep rising while market activity stays sluggish, and many people are struggling to put food on the table,” a source in Ryanggang province told Daily NK
South Korean rice exports to Japan are gaining momentum, with total shipments expected to hit 830 tons in 2025 as a supply shortage continues to drive up demand across Japan.
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