South Korea's purchase of genetically modified soybeans in the United States has declined dramatically
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Last Update: 2001-08-09
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Introduction: in the first five months of this year, South Korea imported 59% less edible soybeans from the United States than in the same period last year, to 39000 tons, according to the Ministry of agriculture and Fisheries of South Korea on Friday It is reported that soybeans produced in the United States are genetically modified soybeans During the reporting period, South Korea's imports of Chinese soybeans increased by 16% to 22000 tons South Korea imported 423000 tons of U.S soybeans for processing, down 18% from the same period last year From January to may, South Korea imported 484000 tons of soybeans, marking a 23% decrease over the same period last year South Korea's increased imports of Chinese soybeans are due in part to its preference for Chinese soybeans It is reported that China does not produce genetically modified soybeans South Korea's new law, which came into force in March, requires products with bioengineering ingredients to be labeled as genetically modified products In tests conducted by South Korean authorities from March to July, 15 transgenic ingredients were found in 2043 imported corn and bean sprouts All products tested positive for transgene are from the United States.
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