
In 2004 : received the Presidential award of evaluation of high quality rice In 2005 : received the grand prix (Presidential award) in the Nationwide Rice Festival
After the armistice, the water flowing out of the DMZ which has no human traces and has the fresh air of the hilly sections 250m above, fertile soil, clean nature and environment—all serving to make Cheorwon rice grow in a chemical-free and clean region.
The rice is produced in clean water, refreshing air and fertile soil, so its safety is excellent. The quality of rice is so good because it's produced with a natural advantage that decides the taste of the rice, with a variation of temperature from 8-11℃. Because the frequency of crop-dusting, due to the small amount of damage by blight and harmful insects, this rice is low in chemicals.
It has good quality management, and it is “Quality Recognition” rice which is granted by the government; this is the first quality-recognized rice in Korea, and the taste of the rice was ranked first place among rice of all regions in Korea.