President Lee Jae-myung will meet with over 110 farmers on October 26 to hear their concerns regarding agricultural issues, including a comprehensive land survey and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
According to the Blue House, the event titled 'Dialogue with Farmers: The President Will Listen to Farmers' Opinions' will take place at 2 p.m. at the Blue House's guesthouse.
This marks the first time since 2018 that the president has held a meeting with a large group of farmers. The gathering aims to gather diverse opinions from the agricultural sector and seek solutions together.
The event will be divided into three sessions focusing on the land survey, CPTPP, and other agricultural issues. Farmers will have the opportunity to express their views freely, followed by discussions among attendees.
Attendees will include over 110 farmers, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, and the chair of the National Assembly's Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, and Fisheries Committee. The Blue House will also be represented by the Chief of Staff, the Policy Chief, the Chief of Listening Integration, the Economic Planning Advisor, and the Chief of Economic Growth.
This meeting is expected to address farmers' concerns regarding the land survey and the push for CPTPP membership. President Lee previously emphasized the importance of sufficient communication with farmers and instructed relevant ministries not to apply for CPTPP membership within the year. He urged them to prioritize listening to farmers' voices and to maintain ongoing dialogue.
The Blue House plans to conduct the meeting as a 'listening-centered' session, allowing farmers to express their opinions freely. The entire discussion will be broadcast live on KTV for the public to view.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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