Gyeongbuk Provincial Assembly Agriculture and Fisheries Committee: "Lead the Era of Change in Agricultural and Marine Policies"

Gyeongbuk Provincial Assembly.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwi-yeol] The Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Committee of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Council held a temporary meeting on the 7th and 8th to review three ordinances and receive reports on major tasks from relevant departments.

Over two days, the committee examined three ordinance proposals, received reports on major 2022 tasks from the East Sea Industry Research Institute, Dokdo Foundation, and others, and reviewed new priority policies.

Committee member Nam Young-sook requested easing the conditions for disabled farmers who face high barriers when applying for subsidy projects. She also urged efforts to operate permanent overseas sales outlets to increase exports of Gyeongbuk agricultural products to Southeast Asia.

Committee member Nam Yong-dae asked for frequent visits to fishermen working in the fisheries industry to communicate and listen to their difficulties. He urged that the installation and timing of artificial reefs be carried out according to fishermen’s opinions to enhance their utilization.

Committee member Park Cha-yang inquired about measures to preserve and pass on the Haenyeo (female diver) culture. She also demanded the creation of conditions where Gyeongbuk Haenyeo can work with pride. She pointed out the need for institutional improvements to ensure timely support for farms requiring foreign workers.

Committee member Park Hyun-guk asked for smooth implementation while addressing issues related to the farmer and fisherman allowance enacted last year within the Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Committee.

Committee member Lee Jae-do said that while the Marine and Fisheries Bureau’s priority policies and new projects are good, he requested solutions for collecting and disposing of marine waste, the most frequent complaint in small-scale ports along the Gyeongbuk coast.

Committee member Lim Mu-seok (Yeongju 2) questioned whether there was mutual communication with local lawmakers regarding large-scale national projects. He suggested ways to seek cooperation from lawmakers to smoothly proceed by conveying local issues and securing national funding projects. He also hoped for thorough preparation to ensure the success of the 2022 Yeongju World Punggi Ginseng Expo.

Committee member Jeong Geun-su inquired about the status of the Livestock Genetic Resources Dispersal Center construction and the establishment of a basic plan, demanding thorough preparation to benefit residents.

Committee member Jeong Young-gil pointed out cases where agricultural products produced in other regions are disguised as local specialties during the Agricultural Food Distribution Education Promotion Institute’s report, emphasizing the need to build a system to ensure a sound distribution structure for Gyeongbuk agricultural products.

Chairman Nam Jin-bok of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Committee said, “The designation of marine education institutions should be comprehensively promoted under the control of the Marine and Fisheries Bureau.” He reviewed the status of pet-related projects and emphasized, “Let us pool wisdom to make Gyeongbuk a leader in agricultural and marine policies in the metaverse era.”

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