US beef hits Korean outlet
Thursday, 3 July 2008
SEOUL, July 2 (AFP): The first trader to put US beef on sale since South Korea lifted an import ban says demand has been steady, despite weeks of street protests against the supposed dangers of mad cow disease.
While other retailers are holding back, Park Chang-Gyu took the plunge yesterday-a day after the first shipments were cleared for consumption.
Customers so far at his A-MEAT outlet include the prime minister, ardent fans of US beef and shoppers curious to know what all the fuss is about.
"US beef sales-at a 30 per cent discount-until July 30!" reads a banner over a small butchers' shop, an annexe to A- MEAT's huge cold store in the Shihung district of southwest Seoul.
While other retailers are holding back, Park Chang-Gyu took the plunge yesterday-a day after the first shipments were cleared for consumption.
Customers so far at his A-MEAT outlet include the prime minister, ardent fans of US beef and shoppers curious to know what all the fuss is about.
"US beef sales-at a 30 per cent discount-until July 30!" reads a banner over a small butchers' shop, an annexe to A- MEAT's huge cold store in the Shihung district of southwest Seoul.