MAI HOANG/Yakima Herald-Republic Women compare packages of California-grown cherries at the Hyundai Department in Seoul, Korea. South Korea has been a major growth market for Northwest cherries thanks to the culture's desire for more healthful foods.
MAI HOANG/Yakima Herald-Republic An employee of the Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul sorts produce at the supermarket. Fruit is a popular choice for many Koreans looking for healthy food.
MAI HOANG/Yakima Herald-Republic A worker gives samples of California cherries to passing customers at the Shinsegae Department Store in May, 2008. Cherries are often a draw for Korean housewives who shop for groceries nearly daily and are in charge of household purchases.
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