Gochang Golden Pears Begin 'First' Export to Australian Continent

Ceremony Held at Gochang Agricultural Products Distribution Center

The Gochang pears, harvested for the first time this year with high sweetness and texture, have embarked on their first export journey to Australia.

On the 24th, according to Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk Province, the Gochang Pear Agricultural Cooperative (Chairman Shin Jeomsik) held a container loading operation and an export ceremony for the first shipment to Australia at the Gochang Agricultural Products Distribution Center on the 23rd.

The Gochang Golden Pear Australia First Export Ceremony was held at the Agricultural Products Distribution Center.
[Photo by Gochang-gun]

This export volume consists of 13 tons of Hwasan pears and Hwanggeum pears, worth about 50 million KRW. Starting with Australia this year, exports to the United States, Taiwan, and other countries totaling about 200 tons are expected to generate approximately 1 billion KRW in income.

Gochang pears are cultivated in loess soil rich in minerals. Growing while exposed to the sea breeze of the West Coast, they have thin skin, tender flesh, and boast high sweetness. Recently, they have captivated consumers in the United States, Taiwan, Vietnam, and other countries, enhancing the reputation of Korean pears.

Shim Deokseop, the mayor of Gochang-gun, said, "I congratulate the farmers who have worked hard to produce high-quality pears despite difficult conditions such as heatwaves," and added, "We will do our best to expand exports of Gochang pears to various countries."