Overview of Korean Food Market for Halal Food

Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation Established in 1967, A government agency of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in the Republic of Korea Mandate : -Promotion of Food products grown and manufactured in Korea -Helping the growth of domestic food industry Promotion Programs include : -Quality and Safety management of Agri-Food Production Complex -New Product Development Assistance -International Exhibition Participation -Foreign Supermarket Chain promotion program -Buyer meetings -International Industry Information “Covering all areas from production to marketing” 2

(U$ Millions) Countr y TotalJapanChinaUSAAseanUAEOthers Amount7,8772,1021, , ,217 Korean Food Industry (U$ Millions) Year Amount52,58357,87760,69066,68571,57173,620- Korean Food Export 3

Population of Korea : 50millions Population of Muslim : 35,000(0.07%) Lack of Recognition of Halal Food Halal Food in Korea 4

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Prospect : Steady economic growth of Far east region Image making of Halal Food as safe and wellbeing food Worldwide Halal Food Certification & Promotion Integrated International Standard for Halal Certification How to boost Halal Food 7

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