Agriculture Ministry to supply 100,000 tons of rice for price stabilization

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Friday it will supply 100,000 tons of rice from its reserves of the staple grain to help stabilize soaring prices sparked by a supply shortage.

2026-02-27

Egg prices rise amid concerns over potential supply disruption due to new bird flu cases

Egg prices have surged recently, industry data showed Thursday, raising concerns over potential supply disruptions linked to the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

2025-12-25

Korea sets annual food export target for 2030 at $21 billion

Korea aims to annually export $21 billion worth of foodstuffs by 2030 on the back of the soaring global popularity of Korean culture, the Agriculture Ministry said on Tuesday, vowing to make utmost efforts to support food exports.

2025-12-23

Gov't doubles budget for rural basic income pilot program following local backlash

The budget for President Lee Jae Myung’s rural basic income initiative — a major campaign pledge — has been doubled at the pilot stage, following protests from local governments that were excluded from the initial trial selection.

2025-11-19

Gov't to turn up the heat on support for kimchi exports amid global popularity

The Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs minister vowed support measures to help kimchi exporters like the six companies in attendance maintain their edge.

2024-05-30

Agriculture Ministry expands poultry culling in avian influenza-hit South Jeolla

The Agriculture Ministry said Sunday it has expanded the scope of poultry culling at farms infected with a highly pathogenic avian influenza in some areas of South Jeolla.

2022-12-12