Cheorwon County Governor Lee Hyunjong: "High-Quality Rice Distribution Standards Must Be Flexibly Applied to Reflect Local Realities"

Cheorwon County Governor Lee Hyunjong Proposes Easing Standards at National Association Meeting
Calls for Allowing Two Integrated RPCs per City or County
Requests Relaxation of Rice Purchase Volume Standards for Single Agricultural Cooperative RPCs and Expansion of National Funding

Cheorwon County in Gangwon Province (County Governor Lee Hyunjong) announced on the 27th that Lee Hyunjong, who attended the meeting of the National Association of Mayors, County Governors, and District Heads on the 26th as the representative of Gangwon Province, strongly urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to improve the standards of the "High-Quality Rice Distribution Activation Project."

At the meeting of the National Association of Mayors, County Governors, and District Heads held on the 26th, Lee Hyunjong, County Governor of Cheorwon, who attended representing Gangwon Province, strongly urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to improve the standards for the "High-Quality Rice Distribution Activation Project." Provided by Cheorwon County

At the meeting, County Governor Lee stated, "Cheorwon is the largest rice-producing region in Gangwon Province and plays a significant role in both food security and the local economy. However, we are facing structural limitations due to outdated Rice Processing Complex (RPC) facilities and rigid project standards," emphasizing the need for institutional improvements.

He also noted, "The original purpose of the High-Quality Rice Distribution Activation Project is to strengthen the competitiveness of local branded rice and stabilize farmers' incomes. However, the current rigid project standards are actually limiting participation in some regions, which prevents the project from fully achieving its intended goals."

In particular, he pointed out, "Applying the current standards as they are to regions like Cheorwon, which have large production volumes but distinct geographical characteristics, is highly ineffective. I hope that this meeting will serve as an opportunity to establish more flexible project standards that reflect the realities of each region, such as easing the criteria for two integrated RPCs per city or county and the rice purchase volume standard for single agricultural cooperative RPCs."

He added, "Cheorwon County will also take the lead in reducing farmers' production costs, improving outdated facilities, and strengthening the competitiveness of high-quality rice brands through the promotion of two regional joint business corporations. Through these efforts, we aim to further contribute to strengthening national food security."

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