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Japan Imports South Korean Rice Amid Soaring Prices

4/23/2025

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Japan has taken a bold step by importing South Korean rice for the first time in over two decades, driven by soaring domestic prices that have more than doubled. South Korean farmers are eagerly capitalizing on this moment, launching initial shipments of 2 tons available online and in stores, even amidst existing tariffs.

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Japan has taken a bold step by importing South Korean rice for the first time in over two decades, driven by soaring domestic prices that have more than doubled. South Korean farmers are eagerly capitalizing on this moment, launching initial shipments of 2 tons available online and in stores, even amidst existing tariffs.