As part of negotiations to open the Korean market to Paraguayan meat, Rediex welcomed a prominent delegation of private business leaders from South Korea on Monday, in an unprecedented visit that marks a milestone in bilateral relations.
The delegation included representatives from the Korea Meat Import Association, including the vice president of Highland Foods, one of the leading meat importers and distributors in South Korea. They came to the country to learn about the Paraguayan meat value chain, from livestock production to the industrial process. This is the first time that Korean meat industry leaders have visited Paraguay before the official opening of the market, reflecting their confidence in the positive progress of the process.
During their visit to Rediex, the visitors were welcomed by Vice Minister Javier Viveros, along with senior export specialist Jimmy Kim. Also present was Daniel Burt, general manager of the Paraguayan Meat Chamber (CPC), who accompanied the delegation on behalf of the national private sector, which has worked closely with Rediex to position Paraguayan beef in high-value markets.
“This is an unprecedented visit, in the sense that the Korean private sector, convinced of the imminent opening of that market for Paraguayan meat, was very interested in coming to learn about our country, our fields, livestock production, the industrial process, and also the public sector,” Burt emphasized. The delegation began a week-long tour of the country, which includes meetings with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SENACSA, and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, as well as visits to livestock farms and meatpacking plants.
Vice Minister Viveros emphasized the importance of collaborative work: “This visit is the result of close cooperation between Rediex and the Paraguayan Meat Chamber. Together, we have promoted strategic actions to prepare Paraguay to enter one of the most demanding markets in the world,” he stated.
The final assessment by the Korean health service, scheduled for October, is expected to confirm market approval in the first half of 2026. The opening of the Korean market represents a strategic opportunity for the Paraguayan meat industry, which continues to consolidate its international presence with high standards of quality and traceability.
