The government is seeking public input on a special measures bill aimed at temporarily addressing violations identified during a comprehensive land survey.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on November 10 that it will hold regional briefings on the "Special Measures Bill for the Organization of Certain Agricultural Lands" from November 11 to 19 across nine provinces.
These briefings are designed to inform local governments and farmers about the key contents and direction of the bill, which was proposed on October 30, and to gather their feedback.
The special measures bill focuses on resolving discrepancies between actual land use and legal status identified during the land survey. It aims to support stable agricultural activities by applying special provisions regarding land ownership, use, and conversion for a limited period.
The comprehensive land survey began on May 18 and will continue for two years until 2027. This year, it targets land acquired since the implementation of the Land Act in 1996 for both basic and in-depth investigations.
A key aspect of the bill is the temporary suspension of penalties related to violations of land ownership and use. It also aims to ease requirements for land leasing and land bank leasing contracts.
The briefings will kick off in North Chungcheong Province on November 11 and will be held in South Chungcheong, Gangwon, North Gyeongsang, North Jeolla, Gyeonggi, South Jeolla, Jeju, and South Gyeongsang provinces, totaling ten sessions.
Officials from local governments, the National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service, and the Korea Rural Community Corporation, along with local agricultural organizations and community leaders, are expected to attend.
During the briefings, the Ministry will outline the main points of the bill and conduct a Q&A session. The feedback gathered will be used to build consensus on the legislation during discussions in the National Assembly, enhancing its acceptance and effectiveness in the field.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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