First Lady Kim Jung-sook: "May Women Farmers Enjoy Their Rightful Rights and Status"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Kim Jung-sook, the wife of President Moon Jae-in, stated on the 15th, "I hope that female farmers will enjoy their rightful rights and status."

Kim delivered this message in a video congratulatory speech at the 'International Day of Rural Women' ceremony held at the Government Sejong Convention Center in Sejong City, saying, "Women account for 51% of the rural population in our country."

She pointed out that factors such as the aging rural population, insufficient education, medical care, welfare, and cultural systems make rural life difficult for women, and added, "Since the Moon administration, a rural women's policy team has been newly established within the government to implement various policies."

Kim expressed hope, saying, "The system to register female farmers as co-managers has also been in place since 2018," and "I hope this system will open the door to equality."

Quoting the old saying "Ilmi Chilgeun (一米七斤)," which means "a grain of rice contains seven geun of sweat," she said, "I extend my respect and gratitude to the female farmers who are still hurrying to the fields and farms at this very moment."

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