South Korea launches first sweet persimmon exports to China after 17 years of quarantine talks
South Korea's agriculture ministry and aT said they held a ceremony in Changwon on November 6 for the first shipment of Korean sweet persimmons to China, following 17 years of quarantine negotiations. The initial shipment comprises about 19.6 tonnes in 1,960 boxes, filling one 40-foot container. The fruit will be sold at premium retailers in Shanghai, including CitySuper.