Gov’t to take measures to minimize damage to agricultural products, livestock amid abnormal summer weather

SEJONG, July 14 (Yonhap) -- The government will work to minimize the possible damage from recent heat waves and heavy rain on agricultural products and livestock to prevent price hikes of such products, senior officials said Monday. "Due to recent weather conditions, such as heat waves followed by heavy rain, there are growing concerns about possible damage to agricultural and livestock products and potential price hikes of potatoes, cabbages and other products," First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il said in a meeting with price-related ministries, calling for close monitoring and management of such products. In the meeting, the agriculture ministry said it will cooperate with local governments to reduce the damage to agricultural produce from heavy rain, and implement measures to expand the supplies of potatoes, local premium "hanwoo" beef and other products as part of efforts to stabilize the prices. Last week, heavy rain flooded some parts of Seoul and other areas following record temperatures for early July. Watermelons are sold at a market in southern Seoul on July 13, 2025. (Yonhap) nyway@yna.co.kr(END)