The government is assessing the production of highland cabbage and taking steps to stabilize supply and prices ahead of the Chuseok holiday.
On August 24, the Ministry of Finance and Economy's inter-agency support team for public welfare visited highland cabbage fields in Anbandegi, Gangneung, and the Daegwallyeong Horticultural Cooperative in Pyeongchang to check on the growth conditions and listen to industry concerns.
This field visit was organized to evaluate the impact of recent extreme heat and localized heavy rainfall on the production of highland cabbage, which is harvested from summer through the Chuseok peak season. Anbandegi is a major highland cabbage-producing area located at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,200 meters.
Jang Do-hwan, head of the public welfare support team, inspected the growth status and pest control measures in the cabbage cultivation areas and assessed how farmers are responding to climate change challenges such as heatwaves and heavy rain.
During a meeting at the Daegwallyeong Horticultural Cooperative, he listened to concerns arising from the production, distribution, and processing of highland cabbage. Strategies to reduce supply volatility and encourage stable shipments using facilities for regulating shipments were also discussed.
Jang stated, "There are significant concerns about supply instability for agricultural products due to climate change. We will work closely with relevant ministries to ensure stable cabbage supply and price management during the Chuseok peak season."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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