Chuseok supplies are being supplied without a hitch, and the 30% discount event at traditional markets continues until the 15th

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister Song Mei-ryung, hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) announced that as of September 11, 2024, 136,000 tons of Chuseok seasonal produce was supplied out of the planned 153,000 tons, and the supply is proceeding smoothly.

By item, cabbage and radish have already exceeded the planned supply amount of 12,000 tons, supplying 13,200 tons (110%), and onions and garlic have supplied 1,310 tons (82%) of the planned supply amount of 1,600 tons, so it is expected that the supply plan will be achieved during the remaining Chuseok period.

Apples and pears were supplied at 27,000 tons (90%) of the planned 30,000 tons, livestock products at 93,900 tons (86.5%) of the planned 108,500 tons, and forestry products at 204 tons (83.6%) of the planned 244 tons.

As supply is smooth, the cumulative average price during the countermeasure period (August 26 to September 13) is maintained at a lower or similar level to last year’s price for all items except cabbage and radish, and in particular, apples, pears, and livestock products are at lower levels than last year.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs plans to continue the agricultural and food product discount support (agricultural discount) that provides discounts of up to 50% on Chuseok seasonal produce and major vegetables at large supermarkets until September 18 to further stabilize consumer prices.

Target items: Cabbage, radish, apple, pear, garlic, chestnuts, jujube, eggs, cucumber, zucchini, green chili pepper, chicken, spinach, turnip, chives
In addition, in order to reduce the burden of shopping cart prices for consumers using traditional markets, the sale of agricultural gift certificates that can be used when purchasing agricultural and livestock products will be promoted until the 15th. A total of 20 billion won worth of agricultural gift certificates will be issued, and consumers can purchase gift certificates with a face value of 100,000 won at a 30% discount of 70,000 won. Through this, agricultural and livestock products can be purchased at a 30% discount.

Additionally, for the elderly and others who are not familiar with using mobile devices, an event will continue until September 15th where they will receive a refund of 10,000 won in the form of Onnuri gift certificates (limited to 20,000 won per person) when purchasing agricultural and livestock products worth more than 34,000 won at traditional markets.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister Song Mei-ryeong, hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) is currently supplying 136,000 tons of Chuseok seasonal produce without any disruption, out of the planned supply amount of 153,000 tons as of September 11, 2024.

By item, cabbage and radish are being supplied at 13,200 tons (110%), which has already exceeded the planned supply amount of 12,000 tons, and onions and garlic are being supplied at 1,310 tons (82%) of the planned supply amount of 1,600 tons, so it is expected that the supply plan will be achieved during the remaining Chuseok countermeasure period.

Apples and pears were supplied at 27,000 tons (90%) of the planned 30,000 tons, livestock products at 93,900 tons (86.5%) of the planned 108,500 tons, and forestry products at 204 tons (83.6%) of the planned 244 tons have already been supplied.

As supply is smoothly promoted, the cumulative average price during the countermeasure period (August 26 to September 13) is maintained at a lower or similar level to last year’s price for all items except cabbage and radish, and in particular, the prices of apples, pears, and livestock products are lower than last year.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs plans to continue to support agricultural and food product discounts (Agricultural Discount Support), which allows large supermarkets to sell Chuseok produce and major vegetables at discounts of up to 50%, until September 18 to further stabilize consumer prices.

• Target products: Cabbage, radish, apple, pear, garlic, chestnut, jujube, egg, cucumber, zucchini, green pepper, chicken, turnip, turnip, chive

In addition, in order to ease the burden of shopping cart prices for consumers using traditional markets, sales of agricultural gift certificates that can be used when purchasing agricultural and livestock products will be promoted until the 15th. A total of 20 billion won worth of agricultural gift certificates will be issued, and consumers can purchase gift certificates with a face value of 100,000 won at a 30% discount of 70,000 won. Accordingly, the effect is to purchase agricultural and livestock products at a 30% discount.

In addition, for the elderly and others who are not familiar with using mobile devices, an event is planned to continue until September 15 in which 10,000 won will be refunded in the form of Onnuri gift certificates when purchasing agricultural and livestock products worth 34,000 won or more at traditional markets (limited to 20,000 won per person).

Editor. Hong Se-yeong