Jeonbuk Regional Support Agency Holds 'Rural Space Restructuring' Meeting with Regional Council

Discussion on Designating Rural Specialized Zones
for Jangsu, Namwon, Imsil and Other Three Cities and Counties

The Jeonbuk Regional Support Agency announced on July 22 that it held an advisory meeting on July 18 with the 'Jeonbuk Regional Council,' which is composed of experts in the field of rural spatial planning, to establish a basic plan for rural space restructuring.

The Jeonbuk Regional Support Agency held an advisory meeting on the 18th to establish a basic plan for rural space restructuring together with the 'Jeonbuk Regional Council.' Provided by Korea Rural Community Corporation

This meeting marked the first official activity of the regional council, which was launched in April, and aimed to provide practical advice for the process of establishing basic plans for three cities and counties: Jangsu County, Namwon City, and Imsil County.

During the advisory meeting, a range of topics were discussed, including the new government's agricultural policy direction, the connection with the designation of special zones in Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, and strategies for creating synergy between sectors when designating revitalization areas.

There was also active discussion on ways to designate rural specialized zones that reflect the characteristics of each region. Expert advice was also provided on the detailed types of designations, such as rural village protection zones, livestock zones, and rural convergence industry zones.

The Jeonbuk Regional Council consists of 25 experts in relevant fields and will continue to provide ongoing advice throughout the process of establishing basic and implementation plans for rural space restructuring in the 13 cities and counties of Jeonbuk.

In the second half of the year, additional advisory meetings will be held for the remaining cities and counties, and more systematic support is expected for the establishment of rural spatial plans throughout Jeonbuk.

A representative of the Jeonbuk Regional Support Agency stated, "Starting with this advisory meeting, we will strengthen collaboration with experts to develop precise and effective rural spatial plans tailored to regional characteristics," adding, "We will realize innovative restructuring that can help solve the complex problems facing rural areas, such as population decline and unplanned development."

Meanwhile, in order to actively address the risks of rural extinction and unplanned development, Jeonbuk Province has designated and operated the Korea Rural Community Corporation Jeonbuk Regional Headquarters as the 'Jeonbuk Rural Space Regional Support Agency' based on the 'Act on the Restructuring and Regeneration of Rural Spaces' (hereinafter referred to as the 'Rural Space Restructuring Act'), which has been in effect since March last year.

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