"Just Building the Structure?"... Assemblyman Jin Hogun Criticizes 'Budget' for Healing Agriculture Center

Black Goats Account for 25%, Ducks for 65%...
R&D Investment Lags Behind

Jin Hogun, a member of the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly (Democratic Party of Korea, Gokseong), announced on the 25th that during the recent review of the 2026 budget proposal for the Agricultural Technology Institute, he urged for expanded research and investment to ensure the sustainability of local agriculture. In particular, he presented concrete improvement measures focusing on the Healing Agriculture Center, livestock research and development (R&D), and budget support for young farmers.

Jinho Gun, a member of the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly, urged the expansion of research and investment for the sustainability of local agriculture during the budget review for the Agricultural Technology Institute for the next year. Provided by Jeonnam Provincial Assembly

Assemblyman Jin pointed out, "The Healing Agriculture Center was established with great difficulty over the past two years, but the budget for next year is severely lacking in funds for program development and promoting its use." He added, "It should not end with simply constructing the building; we must focus on budget support and program development so that it can truly serve as a healing space."

He also emphasized the need for a mid- to long-term research and development strategy for Jeonnam's major livestock products, namely black goats and ducks. Jeonnam accounts for 25% of the nation's black goat farming and 65% of duck farming. Assemblyman Jin stated, "While new projects such as digital livestock farms for black goats and the establishment of environmental data sensors must proceed without delay, subsequent research and development for duck farms must also be included without fail."

Additionally, he reviewed ▲international joint research ▲sweet potato upcycling ▲the Hampyeong 'Heukhwarang' facility ▲budget support for equipment and learning organizations based on rural guidance, and called for enhanced effectiveness so that each project can yield tangible results.

Assemblyman Jin stressed, "There are no major issues with the overall budget of the Agricultural Technology Institute, but there is no clear, future-oriented 'flagship project.' The provincial assembly will work together to ensure that healing agriculture, digital livestock farming, international joint research, upcycling, and young farmer policies all converge toward stabilizing farm income and ensuring the sustainability of local agriculture."

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