Aligned with the recent shift in fruit consumption trends, there is a growing increase in the cultivation of these fruits. Thus, various types of small fruits, including blueberries, have recently been introduced and cultivated in Korea. According to the data, there has been a notable uptick in blueberry farming, in stark contrast to the decline in cultivation of black raspberries, black chokeberries, and blackcurrants. New varieties of blueberries continue to be introduced and cultivated, aligning with the recent consumption trends and are expected to be consistently cultivated in the future. Despite the decrease in the other berries, health benefits associated with all berries have ignited growing consumer interest, resulting in domestic and international market expansion. In conclusion, this research underscores the importance of identifying plant varieties that are well-suited to Korea's climatic conditions, validating efficient cultivation strategies, and establishing robust distribution networks to foster sustainable development in the berry industry.

INTRODUCTION
CURRENT STATUS OF SMALL FRUITPRODUCTION IN REPUBLIC OF KOREA
    1. Blueberry
    2. Black raspberry
    3. Black chokeberry
    4. Blackcurrant
    5. Acai berry
A PERSPECTIVE ON SMALL FRUITPRODUCTION IN REPUBLIC OF KOREA
적 요
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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• Ho-Jin Seo(Pear Research Institute, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, Naju, 58216, Republic of Korea) | 서호진 (국립원예특작과학원 배연구소)
• Hye-Gyoung Yoo(Pear Research Institute, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, Naju, 58216, Republic of Korea) | 유혜경 (국립원예특작과학원 배연구소)
• Kyeong-Bok Ma(Pear Research Institute, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, Naju, 58216, Republic of Korea) | 마경복 (국립원예특작과학원 배연구소)
• SeongSig Hong(Pear Research Institute, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, Naju, 58216, Republic of Korea) | 홍성식 (국립원예특작과학원 배연구소)
• Byulhana Lee(ear Research Institute, National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, Naju, 58216, Republic of Korea) | 이별하나 (국립원예특작과학원 배연구소) Corresponding author