Korea's rice production projected to fall 0.6% in 2026: data ministry

Korea Times News ·
South Korea

SEJONG — Korea's production of rice, a key staple in the country's diet, is estimated to decline 0.6 percent in 2026 due to a reduction in cultivation area, data showed Thursday. Rice output is expected to total 3.51 million tons, down from the previous year's 3.53 million tons, according to the Ministry of Data and Statistics. The projected decline comes as the area under rice cultivation fell…

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