The Korea Times
Despite the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, Korean food exports to the Middle East climbed more than 30 percent in the first quarter compared to a year earlier. Global exports also rose 4 percent, led by ramen and snacks. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on Friday, the total export for Korean food in the first quarter, between January to March, recorded $2.56 billion (around 3.5 trillion won), up 4 percent from a year earlier. By region, the biggest export gains were recorded in the Middle East, up 32.3 percent, followed by Greater China at 14.5 percent and North America at 6.3 percent. Despite logistical uncertainty in the Middle East since last month following the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, exports to the region remained strong. While consumption in the conflict-affected region reportedly weakened, overall performance improved thanks to large shipments of tobacco and ginseng products through February. First-quarter exports to the Middle East came to $106.9 million. Ramen led the overall export growth. First-quarter ramen exports rose 26.4
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