South Korea’s agricultural and fisheries food exports exceeded $10 billion, approximately 13.6 trillion won, in 253 days this year, reaching the milestone 19 days earlier than the previous record. The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. said the threshold has been reached earlier each year since exports first surpassed $10 billion in 2021. The United States remained the largest destination, with exports up 12.9% to $1.81448 billion, while shipments to China rose 14.0% to $1.66966 billion. Exports to the United Arab Emirates increased 49.9% to $331.71 million and those to the Netherlands rose 14.4% to $229.55 million. Ramen exports climbed 27.2% to $1.3076 billion, supported by the spread of Korean content, interest in Korean-style spicy flavors and wider local distribution. Fresh produce also advanced, with annual strawberry exports up 15.5% to $60.98 million and grapes up 64.6% to $45.18 million. Seasoned laver exports rose 8.0% to $462.65 million, while oysters increased 8.2% to $65.6 million. The government and aT plan further support for strategic products, fresh grapes, logistics infrastructure and compliance with overseas regulations. A 2026 Overseas Hallyu Survey found food was the most popular Korean cultural category among respondents who had experienced Korean content, and 78.0% said they had tried Korean food.