Gapyeong County Wins Best Institution in Gyeonggi Province Agricultural Administration and Farmers and Fishers Grand Prize, Elevating Agricultural Status

Awarded in Two Categories: Fisheries and Women Farmers and Fishers at the Grand Prize
County Recognized for Establishing Sixth Industrialization and Improving Aquatic Environment

Gapyeong County in Gyeonggi Province announced on November 10 that it was selected as the Best Institution in the '2025 City and County Agricultural Administration Evaluation' and won awards in two categories of the 'Gyeonggi Province Farmers and Fishers Grand Prize' at the '30th Gyeonggi Province Farmers' Day' ceremony held at the National Agricultural Museum in Suwon on November 7.

Gapyeong County was selected as the Best Institution in the "2025 City and County Agricultural Administration Evaluation" at the "30th Gyeonggi Province Farmers' Day" ceremony held on the 7th. Provided by Gapyeong County

The Gyeonggi Province Farmers and Fishers Grand Prize is a prestigious award presented to farmers and fishers who have made outstanding contributions to the development of agriculture and fisheries and to their local communities. Gapyeong County elevated the status of its agricultural sector by winning in two out of 15 categories (Fisheries and Women Farmers and Fishers). Notably, Gapyeong County has continued its streak of excellence for nine consecutive years in the 'City and County Agricultural Administration Evaluation,' being named Best Institution five times and Excellent Institution four times since 2017.

Kim Jiyong of the Cheongpyeong Fishing Village Cooperative, who received the Grand Prize in the Fisheries category, has been engaged in inland fishing for over 40 years. He has worked to preserve fishery resources in the Bukhan River, eradicate invasive species, and improve water quality, thereby creating a clean aquatic environment. He has also contributed to establishing a sustainable fishery foundation and revitalizing the fishing community by voluntarily observing fishing bans, using eco-friendly fishing gear, and continuously monitoring illegal fishing activities.

Kim Geumsun of Gapyeong-eup, who won in the Women Farmers and Fishers category, has established a foundation for the sixth industrialization by combining rice and apple cultivation with corn processing, drawing on over 50 years of farming experience. She has also taken the lead in regional development and the advancement of women's rights in agriculture through various social contribution activities, including empowering women farmers, volunteering in rural communities, and supporting vulnerable groups.

In addition to winning in two categories of the Farmers and Fishers Grand Prize, Gapyeong County was selected as the Best Institution in the '2025 Gyeonggi Province Agricultural Administration Evaluation,' receiving an institutional commendation and a prize of 13.5 million won.

A county official stated, "The awards in the Farmers and Fishers Grand Prize and being selected as the Best Institution in the Agricultural Administration Evaluation are the fruits of Gapyeong County's agricultural policies and the collective efforts of all farmers. We will continue to do our utmost to foster agriculture, livestock, and fisheries, and to improve the welfare of farmers, further strengthening our status as the agricultural center of Gyeonggi Province."

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