date:Sep 13, 2018
nts. Their popularity waned in recent years as consumers shifted toward more exotic items like lobster and truffles.
Sales records of pre-orders at local retailers show that the old agricultural favorites are making a comeback this year. At Emart, which took pre-orders for its gift sets between Aug. 2 and Sept. 6, fruit was surprisingly popular - apples and pears sold 148.5 percent more than last year. Dried persimmon, a popular fall snack and a favorite Chuseok gift, also sold twice as many se