(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Han Ju-hong = Newly appointed Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Kim Jong-gu said on the 29th, "We will surely bear the fruit of the major transformation in agricultural policy, 'Agriculture with the People, Realizing Happiness in Rural Areas.'" Minister Kim made the remarks at his inauguration ceremony held at the Government Complex in Sejong, saying, "As a minister, I will devote all my capacity to unwaveringly pushing forward national tasks and annual core goals, connecting them to achievements that the people can feel." Minister Kim emphasized, "Please listen to the voices of the public and the field," adding, "Complaints are not merely a burden but a precious starting point for improving and developing policies." He further urged, "From the perspectives of the people and farmers, please think deeply once more and always strive to find answers in the field." Appointed the previous day, Minister Kim is a seasoned agricultural policy official who has held various key positions in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for nearly 30 years. juhong@yna.co.kr