99.3% of soybeans imported from US test positive for genetic modification
Genetically modified organism (GMO) components were detected in 99.3 percent of U.S. soybean import cases tested over the past decade, trade data showed Friday, raising calls for Korea to diversify its soybean import sources. According to Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. data submitted to Rep. Song Ok-joo of the Democratic Party of Korea, Korea imported 1.6 million tons of U.S. soybeans…
A recent trade analysis reveals that nearly all U.S. soybeans imported by Korea over the past decade have tested positive for genetic modification. The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. data indicates that 1.6 million tons of U.S. soybeans were imported by Korea, making up 91.5% of the country's total soybean imports during this period.
Out of 402 import cases, GMO components were found in 99.3% of them, totaling 399 cases. In comparison, Canadian soybeans, which accounted for 29,469 tons, had GMO components detected in 57.8% of 45 shipments. Chinese and Russian soybeans, totaling 119,994 tons across 43 shipments, were found to have no GMO components. The findings have sparked calls for Korea to seek alternative soybean import sources to avoid potential GMO contamination in soy-based products like tofu, soy milk, and fermented soybean pastes.
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