The Philippines is expected to raise its exports of seafood and fisheries products to South Korea. In a statement, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Agriculture Secretary William Dar recently met with Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) Imported Food Inspection management deputy director Soo-jin Cho and assistant director Chan-hwei Lee to complete the plans for the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Food Safety of Philippine Exports to South Korea. Dar said the MRA meeting would build a better relationship between the two countries and usher in increased exports of Philippine seafood and fisheries products while ensuring food safety for South Korean consumers.

Talavera, C. (2022, May 31). Phl to boost fishery exports to South Korea. The Philippine Star, p. B7.