Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Sejong City. [Photo by Yoo Dae-gil]
The South Korean government is set to develop a vision for agriculture and rural areas by 2045 by the end of this year.
On June 23, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs held a kickoff meeting for the 'Agriculture and Rural 2045 Strategy' at the Government Sejong Center.
The meeting aimed to assess the impact of major agricultural policy changes since the end of Japanese colonial rule, as well as megatrends such as climate change and agricultural markets on the nation’s agriculture and rural sectors.
During the meeting, the ministry announced plans to present a future vision for agriculture and rural areas by year-end and to specify key tasks that will serve as a basis for setting medium- to long-term policy directions.
To achieve this, a task force (TF) will be established, led by Vice Minister Kim Jong-gu. The TF will consist of three teams focusing on macro agriculture, agricultural innovation, and rural environment, with participation from relevant departments and the Korea Rural Economic Institute (KREI). Additionally, a separate 'Future Communication Team' composed of private experts, organizations, and industry representatives will be formed to gather input.
The 2045 strategy is expected to reflect key national policy tasks in the agriculture and rural sectors under the administration of President Lee Jae-myung. These tasks include fostering agriculture as a national strategic industry responsible for food security, transitioning agricultural policy to strengthen national responsibility, leading balanced growth and energy transition in rural areas, and creating a society where people and animals coexist happily.
Vice Minister Kim stated, "The establishment of the 'Agriculture and Rural 2045 Strategy' aims to reflect on the journey of our agriculture and rural areas since liberation and prepare for the next 20 years. We will present a new blueprint that encompasses the vision and execution direction of future agricultural policies, leading to sustainable changes in rural areas in collaboration with the public."
On June 23, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs held a kickoff meeting for the 'Agriculture and Rural 2045 Strategy' at the Government Sejong Center.
The meeting aimed to assess the impact of major agricultural policy changes since the end of Japanese colonial rule, as well as megatrends such as climate change and agricultural markets on the nation’s agriculture and rural sectors.
During the meeting, the ministry announced plans to present a future vision for agriculture and rural areas by year-end and to specify key tasks that will serve as a basis for setting medium- to long-term policy directions.
To achieve this, a task force (TF) will be established, led by Vice Minister Kim Jong-gu. The TF will consist of three teams focusing on macro agriculture, agricultural innovation, and rural environment, with participation from relevant departments and the Korea Rural Economic Institute (KREI). Additionally, a separate 'Future Communication Team' composed of private experts, organizations, and industry representatives will be formed to gather input.
The 2045 strategy is expected to reflect key national policy tasks in the agriculture and rural sectors under the administration of President Lee Jae-myung. These tasks include fostering agriculture as a national strategic industry responsible for food security, transitioning agricultural policy to strengthen national responsibility, leading balanced growth and energy transition in rural areas, and creating a society where people and animals coexist happily.
Vice Minister Kim stated, "The establishment of the 'Agriculture and Rural 2045 Strategy' aims to reflect on the journey of our agriculture and rural areas since liberation and prepare for the next 20 years. We will present a new blueprint that encompasses the vision and execution direction of future agricultural policies, leading to sustainable changes in rural areas in collaboration with the public."
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