Sunchang-gun, Special Sale Event to Overcome the COVID-19 Crisis

Specialties of Sunchang Including Blueberries

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Go Dallyeong] To stimulate the consumption of local agricultural products struggling to secure sales channels due to the spread of COVID-19, Sunchang-gun in Jeonbuk and local agricultural cooperatives are collaborating to promote a special sales event.

On the 10th, the event, organized by the Gun Fermented Microorganism Industry Promotion Institute and the Cooperative Joint Business Corporation, will be held simultaneously for four days until the 13th at Hanaro Mart Yangjae Branch and Suwon Hanaro Distribution Center.

At this special sales event, Sunchang specialties such as blueberries, omija, and bokbunja supplied by local agricultural cooperatives will be sold, and various events including fresh fruit and berry processed product tasting will be held to actively attract the response of consumers in the metropolitan area.

Yoo Gwanghee, head of the cooperative, said, “This event was prepared for farmers who are struggling and exhausted due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic,” and added, “We will continue to promote consumption stimulation events in cooperation with the county for the local farmers whose activities have been depressed.”