Cheong Wa Dae: "Claims of Former President Moon's Violation of Farmland Act Regarding Retirement Land Are Not True"

Kang Min-seok, Blue House Spokesperson: "Farmland Currently Cultivated, Never Left Fallow"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House has denied allegations of violating the Farmland Act concerning the 'retirement site' of President Moon Jae-in in Jisan-ri, Hwabuk-myeon, Yangsan, Gyeongnam.

Kang Min-seok, spokesperson for the Blue House, stated on the 6th, "The claim of violating the Farmland Act is not true. The purchase of farmland was also conducted through proper procedures in accordance with the Farmland Act. All these processes for President Moon Jae-in's return to his hometown are no different from the usual preparations for returning to farming or rural life."

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Spokesperson Kang explained, "The land was purchased as part of the president's retirement preparation process. Currently, preparations such as land use changes necessary for construction are underway. Nevertheless, the farmland is still being cultivated and has never been left fallow."

He added, "It has only been three months since the president secured the site for his retirement. They are attacking why farmland was purchased just a few months ago in Jisan-ri, Hwabuk-myeon, and why farming is not being done immediately. We ask for common sense in viewing this matter."

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