Gwangju Dong-gu Selected for '2023 Local Unit Food Plan Establishment Project'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 8th that it has secured 100 million won in project funds after being selected for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' '2023 Regional Food Plan Establishment Project' contest.

The 'Regional Food Plan' is a comprehensive management system that establishes a virtuous cycle of food from production, distribution, to consumption within the region, contributing to providing safe and quality food to local residents, revitalizing the local economy, and protecting the environment.

Dong-gu is focusing on the 'public food policy' to realize a healthy city, a pledge of the 8th local government term, and plans to establish a customized 'regional food plan' based on this contest selection.

To this end, Dong-gu plans to commence a 'Regional Food Plan Establishment Research Service,' including the formation of a food committee for planning, production, design, and gathering opinions on local food.

Im Taek, Mayor of Dong-gu, said, "Through the establishment of the 'Regional Food Plan,' we will guarantee the basic right to stable food for local residents," adding, "Furthermore, we will build a solid virtuous cycle system of local food that can contribute to revitalizing the local economy."

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