According to the Agricultural and Fisheries Newspaper, Uzbekistan's rice production in 2024-2025 is expected to be around 230,000 tons, while annual per capita consumption is about 9.8 kg, with total consumption estimated at 360,000-400,000 tons. This indicates a high import dependency to meet demand beyond production levels. To address this, technologies to increase rice self-sufficiency were required. The Korea Program for International Agricultural Technology (KOPIA) Uzbekistan Center is bringing innovation to local rice cultivation methods, simultaneously improving agricultural productivity and farm income. Mechanized transplanting techniques, distribution of high-yield varieties, and introduction of double-cropping rice technologies are aimed at increasing rice self-sufficiency.