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In the wake of the Trump-led tariff war, ‘LMOs that can reproduce’ are gaining attention. On the 11th (local time), the Bioindustry Organization (BIO) submitted a statement to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) stating, “The review stipulated in Korea’s LMO law is dispersed across multiple agencies, which lacks transparency and predictability,” and “Korea’s special regulations are non-tariff barriers that have not been resolved for over 10 years.” It was confirmed that the United States Soybean Council (USSEC) also pointed out that “Korea is handling the export approval process for crops developed using biotechnology, such as gene-edited agricultural products, too strictly.” In order for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), including LMOs, to be imported and distributed domestically, they must undergo a risk assessment review and an import/distribution/use approval process in accordance with relevant laws. Each procedure is handled by seven ministries, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (for feed), the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (for food and drugs), and the Ministry of Science and ICT (for research and technology), depending on the purpose. The United States has pointed out Korea’s LMO quarantine procedures as non-tariff barriers for several years through the ‘Country Trade Barriers Report (NTE)’ published annually. As the Trump administration announced that it would prepare a report analyzing each country’s non-tariff barriers for the purpose of imposing reciprocal tariffs by April, there are speculations that the opening of LMO agricultural product imports may also come up for negotiation. However, an official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said, “The ‘LMO issue’ is something that comes up in the NTE every year,” and “There has been no official request or mention from the United States regarding this.” [Terminology] GMO·LMO Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genes have been artificially manipulated, including agricultural products that are in a state where they cannot reproduce or multiply. ‘LMOs with reproductive and breeding capabilities’ are capable of reproduction and can be used as seeds. Reporter Ji Yu-ri

(Chungju=Yonhap News) 5 tons of apples from Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, were exported to the United States on the 14th. Chungju City held a shipping ceremony at the Chungbuk Horticultural Cooperative Chungju Distribution Center at 2:00 PM on this day. The apples being exported this time are worth 27 million won and were harvested last year. Chungju apples have been consistently exported to the United States since 2011. The Chungju Distribution Center has been managing quality through 100% contract cultivation with farmers for apple exports. Jae-yeon Yoo, head of the Agricultural and Food Distribution Division, said, "Despite poor harvests due to bad weather such as hail and cold damage, I would like to thank the farmers who produced high-quality apples," and added, "The city will continue to provide support so that Chungju apples can be competitive on the global stage." Report to KakaoTalk okjebo <Copyright (c) Yonhap News, Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution, AI learning and use prohibited> 2025/01/14 14:00 Sent

According to the USDA's most recent Fresh Apples, Grapes, and Pears: World Markets and Trade Report, the U.S. pear industry faces a historic decline, with production and exports projected to reach their lowest levels in decades.