Mayor Jeong Cheolwon of Damyang Holds "On-Site Communication" with Young Farmers

Communication Meeting Held at Metasequoia Land
"Support for Young Farmers to Settle in Agriculture"

Jeong Cheolwon, the mayor of Damyang County, recently held an on-site communication meeting attended by 15 young farmers selected as successor agricultural managers at the Metasequoia Land area. Provided by Damyang County

Jeong Cheolwon, the mayor of Damyang County in South Jeolla Province, held a communication meeting with young farmers, engaging in open discussions with those who will lead the future of local agriculture.

Mayor Jeong recently hosted an on-site communication meeting attended by 15 young farmers who were selected as successor agricultural managers for 2024?2025, along with officials from the county's Agricultural Distribution Division. The meeting broke away from formalities and was held in a relaxed atmosphere in the Metasequoia Land area.

During the meeting, the young farmers shared various stories, including the challenges they faced while settling into farming, suggestions, and questions about policies. In particular, opinions were raised regarding the expansion of support for initial settlement in farming, increased opportunities for agricultural education, and improvements to the allocation method for successor agricultural manager development funds.

One young farmer who attended the meeting said, "It was very encouraging that the mayor personally listened to and empathized with the voices of young people," adding, "It was another opportunity to feel Damyang County’s interest and affection for young farmers."

Mayor Jeong stated, "I wanted to have a comfortable and honest conversation with the young people who will be responsible for the future of Damyang’s agriculture," and added, "As someone who once farmed myself, I hope you can think of me not as a difficult mayor, but as someone approachable, like an uncle."

Mayor Jeong further emphasized, "We will thoroughly review the opinions shared today so they can be reflected in agricultural policies, and we will spare no administrative support to ensure that young people can settle and grow stably."