The strawberries hanging from suspended planters at this South Korean farm are among the country’s most important and beloved fruits.
From artisanal bakeries in the countryside to lavish buffets at Seoul’s top hotels, strawberries play starring roles in cakes, lattes, salads and even sandwiches.
They’re so delicate that pickers wear two layers of gloves to shield the fruits from the heat of their hands, said Jin Ju, 40, a trainee strawberry farmer.
“They are like jewels,” he said.