Korea to strengthen food safety ties, support exports to Latin America

What happened: South Korea will host 32 food safety officials from eight Latin American countries for a training program from Oct. 26 to Nov. 2, aimed at strengthening import safeguards and supporting Korean food exports. Key numbers: 32 officials, eight countries, program runs Oct. 26 to Nov. Why it matters: The ministry frames food safety cooperation as a foundation for safe food trade and Korean food exports, and the program includes an export briefing for Korean food companies. Participating countries: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay and Peru.

South Korea will host 32 food safety officials from eight Latin American countries for a training program from Oct. 26 to Nov. 2, aimed at strengthening import safeguards and supporting Korean food exports.

The ministry frames food safety cooperation as a foundation for safe food trade and Korean food exports, and the program includes an export briefing for Korean food companies. Participating countries: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay and Peru.