Jeongseon County Launches '10-Year Rural Blueprint'... Begins Basic Plan for Rural Space Restructuring

Jeongseon County Launches Basic Plan for Rural Space Restructuring and Regeneration
Laying the Foundation for a 10-Year Roadmap Tailored to Local Realities
Customized Strategies and Resident Participation to Build a Sustainable Rural Community

On November 12, Jeongseon County in Gangwon Province held a kickoff briefing session in the main conference room to launch the service for establishing the basic plan for rural space restructuring and regeneration in Jeongseon County, marking the first step toward outlining a blueprint for the next 10 years of Jeongseon's rural areas. The session was attended by more than 30 participants, including Vice Governor Lee Changwoo, the head of the Agricultural Policy Division, representatives from the service provider, and team leaders from relevant departments.

Jeongseon County held a kickoff briefing session for the establishment of the basic plan for rural spatial restructuring and regeneration at the main conference room on the 12th. Provided by Jeongseon County

During the briefing, the service provider explained the necessity of establishing the plan, the direction of its implementation, the draft of the basic concept, and the future schedule. Attendees discussed key issues such as the direction for designating rural specialized districts, the selection of candidate sites, and plans for setting up rural regeneration activation areas, raising questions and sharing a variety of opinions.

In his opening remarks, Vice Governor Lee Changwoo emphasized, "It is essential to develop strategies tailored to our region's circumstances for a sustainable future in rural areas. By seeking development directions that leverage our unique strengths, we will create a Jeongseon where all residents can be happy. Establishing customized strategies for a sustainable rural community is a task that can no longer be postponed."

The kickoff session also shared the main tasks for establishing the basic plan and the upcoming schedule. Jeongseon County and the service provider presented the core initiatives of the project, including the designation of rural regeneration activation areas, the establishment of rural specialized districts, the formation and operation of an expert advisory group, and procedures for collecting residents' opinions.

In addition, they plan to conduct village-level surveys and spatial analyses to develop tailored regeneration strategies that meet local conditions, and to identify feasible detailed projects through interdepartmental collaboration.

The Jeongseon County Basic Plan for Rural Space Restructuring and Regeneration is the first legally mandated plan established under the "Act on the Restructuring and Support of Rural Spaces," which took effect in March 2024. It will serve as a mid- to long-term regional development roadmap to be implemented from 2026 to 2035. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs requires all 139 rural cities and counties nationwide to establish 10-year basic plans to prevent unplanned development and improve living conditions.

Jeongseon County Agricultural Policy Division Head Jeon Sanggeun stated, "This plan is a core strategy that will determine the future of Jeongseon's rural areas over the next 10 years. By reorganizing spaces and linking policies tailored to local realities, we will build a sustainable and competitive rural foundation."

Jeongseon County plans to continuously gather residents' opinions and seek expert advice throughout the planning process to create a successful rural regeneration model that reflects the unique characteristics of the region.

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