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According to the Korea Farmers and Fishermen's Newspaper [reporter Jeong-su Woo], online shopping malls are stepping up to support sales channels for agricultural producers and local small businesses through consumption promotion events. In the case of online shopping mall 'G Market', they organized an unexpected special exhibition to support onion farmers. The purpose was to help onion farmers who are experiencing difficulties due to increased production, sluggish consumption, and falling prices, and they quickly planned an onion discount event with Muan County, hosting a 'Special Onion Consumption Promotion Exhibition' on the 11th. According to G Market, the discounted onions were 'fresh onions from Muan's yellow soil fields' produced by 'Natural Country Agricultural Cooperative'.

[By Lee Kang-san, Korea Farmers and Fishermen's Newspaper] Jeollanam-do Provincial Council's Agricultural and Fisheries Committee members pointed out that Jeollanam-do Province's response to the sharp drop in onion prices was insufficient. At the 391st First Regular Session of the Jeollanam-do Provincial Council's Agricultural and Fisheries Committee held on the 9th, members expressed concerns that the province was relying solely on government measures. Assemblyman Park Sung-jae (Democratic Party, Haenam 2) said, "While the onion cultivation area has decreased, market prices have fallen to half," and "Although surveys of cultivation areas are being conducted to prevent recurring agricultural product price collapses, they are difficult to trust." He added, "The price collapse of onions produced in most areas of Jeollanam-do..."

The Credit Guarantee Fund for Farmers, Fishermen, and Foresters' Jeju Regional Guarantee Center (Center Director Ko Young-min) conducted garlic harvesting assistance at a garlic farm in Jocheon-eup last month on the 31st. This volunteer activity was carried out as part of the 'Jeju Agricultural Cooperative Garlic Harvest Assistance' and was prepared to listen to local farmers' difficulties and provide practical help. Center Director Ko Young-min said, "This is a meaningful time to share the challenges of local farms and directly experience the preciousness of agriculture," adding, "We will continue to carry out various social contribution activities that coexist with the local community." The Jeju Regional Guarantee Center annually conducts social contribution activities as part of the agricultural cooperative.