Yeoncheon County Records Largest Increase in Sixth Industry Certified Businesses in Gyeonggi Over Past Two Years

While the number of certified Sixth Industry businesses in Gyeonggi Province continues to steadily increase, Yeoncheon County has recorded the highest growth rate over the past two years.

A view of Yeoncheon County Office. Provided by Yeoncheon County.

According to Yeoncheon County, there are a total of 263 certified Sixth Industry businesses in Gyeonggi Province this year. By region, there are 24 in Gimpo City, 24 in Yangpyeong County, 24 in Paju City, 23 in Yeoncheon County, 22 in Yongin City, and 21 in Yeoju City.

In particular, Yeoncheon County saw 12 new certifications in the past two years, marking the largest increase. In comparison, Yangpyeong County added 6, while Gimpo City and Paju City each added 5 during the same period, highlighting Yeoncheon County's remarkable performance.

Yeoncheon County has been revitalizing industries that combine processing, experience, and tourism connected to its signature agricultural products such as adlay, soybeans, rice, and ginseng. These efforts have contributed to increasing farm income and stimulating the local economy. The county plans to continue strengthening support for Sixth Industry development using local resources, aiming to create a competitive model for agriculture and rural communities.

Meanwhile, the 'Sixth Industry Certification' is a government system that certifies businesses integrating agriculture (primary industry), processing (secondary industry), and experience/tourism (tertiary industry). Certified businesses benefit from enhanced credibility, support for market development, online and offline promotion, and preferential access to policy funds, all of which greatly help strengthen the competitiveness of local farms.

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