A Comprehensive Plan for Hanwoo Industry Required Every Five Years... Support System Upgraded Under Hanwoo Act

Hanwoo Industry Support Act Officially Promulgated on July 22
Full Implementation Scheduled for July Next Year

A comprehensive plan to foster the Hanwoo industry, as well as research and development for the improvement and quality enhancement of Hanwoo cattle, will be fully implemented starting next year.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced that the "Act on the Transition and Support of the Hanwoo Industry in Response to Carbon Neutrality" (hereinafter referred to as the Hanwoo Industry Support Act) has been enacted and was officially promulgated on July 22. The law will take effect in July next year.

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An official from the Ministry explained, "The Hanwoo Industry Support Act had already passed the plenary session of the 21st National Assembly, but was scrapped in May last year due to a request for reconsideration, citing insufficient discussion between the ruling and opposition parties. However, in the 22nd National Assembly, the bill was revised to reflect the unique characteristics of Hanwoo, and it was processed at the standing committee stage through bipartisan agreement. Last month, at a government-party meeting, it was also agreed to promptly pursue the enactment of the Hanwoo Industry Support Act to support the development of the Hanwoo industry."

The Hanwoo Industry Support Act, which was promulgated this time, stipulates the establishment of a system for fostering and developing the Hanwoo industry, as well as the implementation of related policies.

First, to establish a system for fostering the Hanwoo industry, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is required to formulate and implement a comprehensive plan every five years. In addition, the Act includes provisions for promoting research and development aimed at improving Hanwoo cattle and enhancing their quality, establishing and operating the Hanwoo Industry Development Council with participation from producer organizations and experts, and promoting various forms of support to encourage carbon reduction among Hanwoo farmers.

Furthermore, to support the development of the Hanwoo industry, the Act stipulates the establishment of mid- to long-term supply and demand policies for Hanwoo, the provision of slaughter and shipment incentives, the implementation of management stabilization measures and education and consulting for Hanwoo farmers, as well as measures to promote Hanwoo consumption, improve distribution structures, create export bases, and set standards and obligations for companies eligible to participate in Hanwoo production.

In addition, the Act includes comprehensive policies to protect and improve Hanwoo’s superior genetic resources (such as semen and ova), the designation of special protection zones for rare Hanwoo breeds (such as Heugu) to enhance breed diversity and industrial value, academic surveys and research, and policies to discover and promote the historical and cultural value of Hanwoo.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs plans to gather opinions from producer organizations and experts, establish a cooperative system with legal research institutions, and closely coordinate with relevant ministries such as the Ministry of Government Legislation, so that the enforcement decree, enforcement regulations, and other subordinate legislation can be enacted by July 23 next year, ensuring the smooth implementation of the Hanwoo Industry Support Act.

According to Ahn Yongdeok, Director of Livestock Policy at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, "The Hanwoo industry is the third largest in terms of production value after pork and rice, and the number of farms engaged in Hanwoo is the highest in the livestock sector, which means its impact on the rural economy is significant. With the enactment of the Hanwoo Industry Support Act, we will further advance the support system for the development of the Hanwoo industry, strengthen its competitiveness, and continue to identify and implement support measures to stabilize farm management."

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