voluntary report public distribution date 9 10 2004 gain number ks4046 korea republic of product brief fresh fruits & vegetables update approved by susan b phillips deputy director agriculture trade office seoul prepared young sook oh ag marketing assistant highlights currently is self sufficient in almost all produce however imports are likely to continue growing local production declining due a shortage agricultural labor and price competitiveness consumption as increasing income concerns about health consumers demand larger quantities greater variety result products that were traditionally seasonal now available year round includes psd changes no matrix unscheduled ato ks2 ks section i market overview incomes increase the latest trend food called well being promotes healthy foods produced way