不满关税谈判，韩国果农忧心进口美国廉价苹果

Group 1 - The core issue revolves around South Korean farmers' concerns regarding potential agricultural market openings in trade negotiations between South Korea and the United States, particularly the import of American apples as a bargaining chip [1][3] - Indonesian and Japanese governments are also considering opening their agricultural markets in negotiations with the U.S., raising alarms among South Korean farmers who fear becoming collateral damage in these talks [1] - The South Korean government has stated that rice and U.S. beef over 30 months old will not be included in the negotiations to protect food security and livestock stability, while apples and genetically modified crops are viewed as negotiable items [3][4] Group 2 - The apple production in Gyeongsangbuk-do, a major apple-producing region in South Korea, amounts to 824.7 billion KRW (approximately 4.29 billion RMB), accounting for over 60% of the national output [4] - There are over 18,000 farming households in Gyeongsangbuk-do, with a total cultivation area of 19,000 hectares, indicating the region's significant reliance on apple farming [4] - The local council in Gyeongsangbuk-do has warned that opening the market to U.S. apples could lead to an "irreversible fatal blow" to the national fruit industry, exacerbating existing challenges faced by farmers [4][5] Group 3 - The high prices of apples in South Korea highlight structural issues within the agricultural sector, with apple prices reportedly close to three times the OECD average [5] - Rising food prices are attributed to high distribution and labor costs, as well as climate change impacts, which have led to significant crop reductions this year [5] - The volatility in agricultural prices is becoming more pronounced due to extreme weather conditions, revealing the increasing fragility of the agricultural industry in South Korea [5]