"Pohang Agriculture Planting Seeds of Hope" Urban and Rural Communities Join Hands... Farmers' Unity Festival Concludes Successfully

Exploring New Visions for the Future of Rural Communities, Supporting the Future of Pohang Agriculture
Over 1,000 Farmers and Citizens Participate
Rich Experiences, Direct Sales, and Unity Events Offer a Variety of Attractions

Pohang City successfully held the 4th Pohang Farmers' Unity Festival on the 12th at Manindang Lawn Square, with over 1,000 farmers and citizens in attendance.

Pohang City successfully held the 4th Pohang Farmers Unity Festival on the 12th at Manindang Lawn Square, with over 1,000 farmers and citizens in attendance. Photo by Pohang City

This year’s event, themed “Pohang Agriculture Planting Hope, Our Rural Communities Cultivating the Future,” was organized to commemorate Farmers’ Day, reflect on the achievements of Pohang’s agricultural sector, and share the value of urban-rural coexistence.

The event, hosted by the Pohang Agricultural Organizations Council (Chairman Seo Yunseop), was attended by Jang Sangkil, Deputy Mayor of Pohang City, Kim Ilman, Chairman of the Pohang City Council, as well as heads of institutions and social organizations, who encouraged the hard work of farmers and expressed their support for the future of Pohang agriculture.

The festival featured a hope performance to honor the dedication of farmers, commendations for outstanding contributions on Farmers’ Day, a cheerful sports event, a unity celebration, a direct sales and promotional market for agricultural specialties, exhibition and hands-on booths, an agricultural machinery exhibition, and a chrysanthemum flower display. A total of 72 booths were operated, offering a wide array of attractions and experiences.

Chairman Seo Yunseop stated, “I hope this festival further elevates the value of agriculture and the pride of our farmers. Let us all become the driving force behind a happy rural community and the future of innovative growth in Pohang agriculture, through unity and communication.”

Deputy Mayor Jang Sangkil said, “The city will actively support agriculture so that it can contribute to balanced regional development and an improved quality of life for citizens. We will work to narrow the urban-rural gap and build a Pohang where coexistence and shared growth are possible.”

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