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Cultivation of GM crop is related with production and consumption of food. This study was conducted to obtain the information on relationship between GMO diffusion and supply and demand of food and efficient management of GMO in domestic markets. Raw soybean seed samples from 115 different places of...

Cultivation of GM crop is related with production and consumption of food. This study was conducted to obtain the information on relationship between GMO diffusion and supply and demand of food and efficient management of GMO in domestic markets. Raw soybean seed samples from 115 different places of Gyeongnam province were collected. Through GMO identification kit test, all materials showed negative response. These results indicate that raw soybean seeds circulated in the Gyeongnam province was not contaminated with GM soybean and GM soybean seeds were well managed. The analysis of correlation for supply and demand of food showed that GMO diffusion will be accelerated internationally in the future. Also, food self-sufficiency will be decreased by GMO diffusion in domestic market. To the effective management of GMO, handler certification introduction for GMO is required and positive management system is necessary to monitor import, distribution, and final consumption of GMO. In addition, displayed using of GMO raw materials is necessary to present GMO utilization, even if DNA or protein might not remain in the final product. In accordance with the times consumers' rights are respected, expansion of GMO labeling seemed to be needed in future.

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