S. Korea’s agriculture ministry launches Chinese website

South Korea’s agriculture ministry said Wednesday it has launched its Chinese website (chinese.mafra.go.kr) in the latest move to provide better information on the country’s agricultural products.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said it plans to boost exchanges and cooperation with China in the agricultural sector.

The ministry also said it will publicize South Korea’s rural areas to attract Chinese tourists by collaborating with Weibo, China’s version of Twitter.

The move came amid growing trade between South Korea and China.

Exports of South Korean agricultural products to the world’s second-largest economy have been on a steady rise in recent years. Some US$1 billion worth of South Korean food was sold in China last year, with the figure projected to rise to $1.4 billion this year. (The Korea Times)