Wonju's first agricultural specialty product expert has been born... Mr. Lee Byeong-dong selected in the peach field.

(Wonju=Yonhap News) Reporter Im Bo-yeon = Wonju City announced on the 29th that it has selected Mr. Lee Byung-dong as the first agricultural specialty product master, delivering a master certificate and badge. Master Lee Byung-dong is a representative farmer in the region who has dedicated 18 years to peach cultivation, receiving high evaluations for cultivation management considering the climate of the Chiaksan mountain area, a uniform quality production system, and the application of pest reduction technology. He has also consistently participated in technology sharing and cultivation education for local farmers, contributing to the improvement of the competitiveness of Wonju Chiaksan peaches, which became the main reason for his selection as a master. In particular, this year, Lee Byung-dong's peaches were sold at high prices in large department stores in Seoul, directly proving their taste and quality in the market. The city plans to give priority to Master Lee Byung-dong in participating in festivals, exhibitions, and fairs, and to support applications for higher-level masters at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, etc. Master Lee Byung-dong said, "I am very happy to be selected as the first agricultural specialty product master of Wonju City," and "I will actively share differentiated technology with local farmers and dedicate myself to exporting and branding Chiaksan peaches as luxury products." Mayor Won Gang-su said, "I hope Master Lee Byung-dong will work hard for the development of local agriculture," and "I will support the master so that he can actively engage in activities with pride and self-esteem."