GWANGJU < invest Korea

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(Jeonnam-Gwangju=Yonhap News) Reporter Hyung Min-woo = Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City announced on the 25th that its agri-food export value reached USD 756.87 million (approx. KRW 1.03 trillion) through August this year, representing an 8.2 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

By sector, agricultural, livestock, and forestry products grew 10.8 percent to USD 348.24 million, while seafood products expanded 6.1 percent to USD 408.63 million.

Agricultural, livestock, and forestry products accounted for 46 percent of total exports, while seafood products made up 54 percent. Export values through August represent 69.7 percent of last year's total annual performance of USD 1.08531 billion.

Exports of gim (dried laver), a flagship item, rose 3.9 percent to USD 320.31 million, accounting for 40.9 percent of South Korea's total gim exports.

Alcoholic beverages surged 44.8 percent to USD 51.04 million, non-alcoholic beverages grew 36.8 percent to USD 29.25 million, and coffee preparations jumped 168.8 percent to USD 19.53 million. Miyeok (sea mustard) exports also expanded 16.8 percent to USD 23.52 million.

By destination, Japan ranked first with USD 144.68 million, followed by the United States at USD 137.12 million, China at USD 124.58 million, Taiwan at USD 48.99 million, and Russia at USD 44.43 million.

Among municipal jurisdictions, Mokpo recorded the highest export volume at USD 138.56 million, followed by Gwangju Buk-gu, Naju, Goheung, and Sinan.

The integrated city will host an export consultation event at the Yeosu Expo Convention Center on October 14, featuring participation from approximately 120 enterprises.

minu21@yna.co.kr



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Source: Yonhap News (September 25, 2026)

** This article was translated from Korean.