Yongin to Build Flower Distribution Complex in Namsa Flower Complex

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Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, is home to the Namsa Flower Complex, the largest of its kind in the country. The city is now pushing for the construction of a flower distribution complex, which will serve as a cultural space for plant-related experiences.

Reporter Yu Yeong-su has the story.

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Often called a "comprehensive flower department store," the Namsa Flower Complex boasts the largest flower distribution network in the nation.

It handles the trade of over 10,000 varieties of flowers cultivated by some 7,000 farms across the country.

Its greatest advantage is its prime location, which attracts a large number of flower growers as well as wholesalers and retailers.

[Kwon Yeong-seok/Flower Producer and Distributor: Because distributors and production farms are all gathered here, it is convenient for customers from other regions to visit. The transportation is good, the commercial area is vibrant, and it is also convenient for production...]

However, as the complex formed naturally over time, farmers have expressed several concerns.

In particular, they point out that the rate of direct transactions between growers and consumers is low, and that there is a need for better functions in education, promotion, and marketing.

[Seo Myeon-gwan/Flower Grower: Young farmers need to receive a lot of training, but there has been a lack of channels for communication. While wholesalers are concentrated here, there was a significant gap in connecting producers directly with consumers.]

In response to the feedback from farmers, the city of Yongin is pushing to build a flower distribution complex.

A total of 6 billion won will be invested in the project, and the center will feature flower sales facilities, experience halls, and training centers.

[Lee Sang-il/Mayor of Yongin Special City: It will also be equipped with facilities for flower culture education. This will allow consumers, citizens, and children to visit, participate in hands-on activities, and take educational programs to deepen their understanding of flowers.]

The Yongin Flower Distribution Complex is scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2028.

(Video coverage by In Pil-seong)
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