On August 31, 2026, strong winds and hail damaged crops in Andong, Uiseong, and Yecheon, North Gyeongsang Province. According to the provincial government, the damaged area totaled 128.8 ha, including 91.3 ha of apple orchards.
Key Changes
The North Gyeongsang provincial government and related agencies decided to urgently purchase approximately 300 tons of damaged apples from Andong and Yecheon from September 3 to 7 to support affected farmers. The purchase price is 12,000 won per 20 kg box, and the total project budget was reported to be approximately 180 million won.
Along with the damage assessment, the schedule and price for the emergency purchase of apples were announced.
Current Status
Farmers who wish to participate should collect fallen apples and deliver them to designated locations in each city or county. The purchase payment is expected to be made within one week of delivery.
| Item | Confirmed Details |
|---|---|
| Purchase period | September 3–7 |
| Purchase volume | Approximately 300 tons of damaged apples |
| Purchase price | 12,000 won per 20 kg box |
| Delivery method | Delivery to designated locations in each city or county |
| Payment | Expected within one week after delivery |
Impact
Reports from the scene in Andong mentioned damage affecting 197 farms and at least 90 ha of farmland. However, this figure comes from an on-site assessment in Andong, while the 128.8 ha figure is the North Gyeongsang provincial total for Andong, Uiseong, and Yecheon. The scope and assessment criteria may therefore differ.
The emergency purchase is a response covering the announced volume and conditions. The materials reviewed for this report did not include the amount of damage suffered by individual farms or the status of disaster-insurance claims.
Next Checkpoint
The actual delivery locations and progress of the emergency purchase scheduled for September 3–7 should be monitored, along with any changes in the subsequent damage assessment. Based on the current materials alone, it is not possible to determine individual farm losses or whether all damage will be compensated.