Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue will take part in a cross-Government trade mission to South Korea this week to promote the Irish food, beverage and agri-tech sectors.
The Department of Agriculture said Irish food and beverage exports to Korea were worth over €75m last year and that this week's trade mission will present opportunities to increase that further.
A key priority for the visit will be to seek further progress on Ireland's application for market access for beef to Korea.
"Korea is the fifth largest importer of beef globally," Mr McConalogue said.
"With demand at such high levels, the Korean market presents Irish producers with significant potential to increase their exports of our top-quality beef."
"I will be using this week’s trade mission to advance the case for market access for our Irish beef, a product of the highest quality which is enjoyed by consumers around the world," he added.
As part of the trade mission, Mr McConalogue will attend a number of meetings with his South Korean government counterparts.
He will also lead commercial engagements with Bord Bia and Enterprise Ireland, as well as promoting the links between the Irish and South Korean horseracing industries.
