On October 8, data showed that the area under rice cultivation in South Korea this year fell 1.1% from 678,000 hectares last year to 670,000 hectares. Due to the reduction in planting area, rice production is expected to total 3.51 million tons, down 0.6% from 3.53 million tons last year.

On October 8, data showed that the area under rice cultivation in South Korea this year fell 1.1% from 678,000 hectares last year to 670,000 hectares. Due to the reduction in planting area, rice production is expected to total 3.51 million tons, down 0.6% from 3.53 million tons last year.