Cheongsong County Accelerates 'Premium Fruit Production'... Secures 1.6 Billion KRW in National Funding to Strengthen Production Complex Foundation

Published 04 Nov.2025 12:43(KST)

Cheongsong County in North Gyeongsang Province has been finally selected for the "2026 Fruit Specialty Production Complex Foundation Project," implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, accelerating efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of its fruit industry.

With this selection, Cheongsong County will secure a total project budget of 2 billion KRW over the next two years (1.6 billion KRW in national funding and 400 million KRW in local funding) to establish a foundation for premium fruit production.

The selected project area is Yangsuk 1-ri in Bunam-myeon, where foundational facilities will be installed for a total of 43 hectares of orchards, including five rock groundwater wells, five reservoirs, and 8.7 kilometers of water channels.

Cheongsong County, selected for the Fruit Specialty Production Complex Foundation Project, has secured 1.6 billion KRW in national funding.

The "Fruit Specialty Production Complex Foundation Project" is a national funding program (80% national, 20% local) promoted to minimize damage to the fruit industry caused by free trade agreements (FTA) and to enhance competitiveness. It will be implemented in phases over two years.

Cheongsong County was selected for this project after a rigorous on-site evaluation. Going forward, the county plans to systematically establish a fruit production base by developing water sources, expanding and paving farm roads, and installing water supply and drainage channels, thereby fostering a competitive production hub.

County Governor Yoon Kyunghee stated, "In a situation where natural disasters such as droughts and heavy rains caused by abnormal weather are increasing, it is very meaningful to expand a stable foundation for high-quality fruit production. We will continue to do our best to discover national projects and ensure the sustainable development of Cheongsong County's fruit industry."