Cambodia clarifies mango origin in South Korea amid labeling concerns

MGR Online•International•1h ago

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Cambodia's embassy in South Korea has addressed online accusations that Cambodian-branded mangoes sold in the country were actually Thai.

•The Cambodian Embassy in South Korea issued a statement confirming that "Romdoul" brand mangoes are 100% Cambodian.
•The clarification followed social media claims that Thai mangoes were being sold under Cambodian labels.
•A retail owner admitted to an administrative error where Cambodian labels were mistakenly affixed to Thai mangoes.
•The issue has been rectified, and authorities have warned against misrepresenting product origins.

Overview

•The Cambodian Embassy in South Korea issued an official statement to address concerns about mango origins.
•The Cambodian Embassy confirmed that "Romdoul" brand mangoes sold in South Korea are 100% Cambodian, due to online accusations.
•Online accusations claimed Thai mangoes were being sold under Cambodian labels, prompting the embassy's clarification.
•The mangoes are imported and distributed by Hyundai Agro (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai Corporation.
•The embassy sent trade officials to investigate supermarkets where a video and online posts alleged mislabeling.
•A shop owner admitted to an administrative error, acknowledging that Cambodian product labels were mistakenly attached to Thai-grown mangoes.
•The issue has reportedly been resolved by the retailers involved.
•The Cambodian Embassy issued a strict warning to shop owners using the highest level of caution, stating that intentional misrepresentation of origin could lead to severe legal penalties.

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Key Quotes

Cambodian Embassy

"The shop owner admitted that an administrative error occurred, accepting that the Cambodian product labels were mistakenly attached to mangoes grown in Thailand."

เจ้าของร้านยอมรับว่าเกิดความผิดพลาดด้านการบริหาร ยอมรับว่าป้ายสินค้าจากกัมพูชาถูกติดผิดพลาดกับมะม่วงที่ปลูกในประเทศไทย

Cambodian Embassy

"Intentional misrepresentation of the country of origin may lead to severe legal penalties."

การจงใจบิดเบือนประเทศต้นกำเนิดอาจนำไปสู่บทลงโทษทางกฎหมายอย่างรุนแรง

Key Entities

Organization

Embassy of Cambodia in South Korea(สถานเอกอัครราชทูตกัมพูชาประจำเกาหลีใต้)

The diplomatic mission in South Korea that issued a statement regarding mango origin.

Hyundai Agro (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.(ฮุนได อะโกร (กัมพูชา) จำกัด)

The company that imports and distributes Romdoul brand mangoes in South Korea.

Hyundai Corporation(ฮุนได คอร์ปอเรชั่น)ℹ️

The South Korean parent company of Hyundai Agro (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.

Product

Romdoul brand mangoes(มะม่วงตรา “Romdoul”)

The specific brand of mangoes at the center of a labeling dispute in South Korea.

Place

South Korea(เกาหลีใต้)ℹ️

The country where Romdoul brand mangoes are being sold and were subject to a labeling controversy.

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

The country of origin for the Romdoul brand mangoes.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country whose mangoes were allegedly mislabeled as Cambodian in South Korea.