President Son Dong-su from Bukil-myeon elected as Head of Haenam County Federation, Korea Organic Farming Association

Son Dong-su, New President of the Korea Eco-friendly Agriculture Association Haenam County Federation / Photo by Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Son Dong-su (Bukil-myeon, 53) has been elected as the president of the Korea Eco-friendly Agriculture Association Haenam County Federation (hereinafter referred to as the Federation).

According to Haenam County on the 29th, the Federation elected Son Dong-su as president through a non-face-to-face emergency meeting held on the 14th and resolved to take a leading role in nationwide eco-friendly agriculture.

Due to the COVID-19 social distancing level 2, the inauguration ceremony was omitted, and he has been serving as president since the 25th. The term of office is two years.

The Federation, in line with its founding purpose, strives for the sustainable development of eco-friendly agriculture in Haenam County, increasing farmers' income, contributing to the preservation of the agricultural environment, and providing safe food to protect the healthy lives of all citizens.

Newly appointed president Son Dong-su stated, “I will strengthen the Federation’s internal foundation and unite the diverse voices of members engaged in eco-friendly agriculture,” adding, “I will propose policies to revitalize eco-friendly agriculture and actively promote the direction and tasks for the Federation to ensure the development of eco-friendly agriculture.”

On the 18th, County Governor Myeong Hyeon-gwan, during a meeting with Son Dong-su and the new executive team, said, “I would like to express my appreciation for the efforts of Chairman Kim Kwang-su and the members for the development of eco-friendly agriculture in Haenam County,” and added, “Through this inauguration and retirement, I hope to strengthen unity anew, widely promote our region’s excellent eco-friendly agricultural products, and establish a foundation for a healthy food consumption culture.”

Meanwhile, the Haenam County Federation consists of about 2,000 eco-friendly farmers, including chairpersons of 14 towns and townships, and Chairman Kim Kwang-su has faithfully served as president for the past two years.

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