S.Korea to Import Cabbages from China

As the price of Napa Cabbage spiked to more than USD 15 due to the prolonged heat waves, South Korean government has decided to import cabbages from China.

Sixteen tons of cabbages will be imported on Friday and more will be brought in starting next week. The government says it will give financial support to encourage the shipment of local produce and subsidize consumer discounts until October 2nd.

Farmers’ planned farming area for fall cabbages to be used for winter kimchi production shrank from last year, but the recent price surge could prompt farmers to grow more cabbages.