[AFL Column] What We Hope for the 21st President of the Korea Pork Producers Association

Lee Ki-hong was elected as the 21st president of the Korean Pork Association. "Being elected is not an honor but a responsibility," his first words carry more weight than a simple sentiment. This is the attitude of a leader who will guide the association for the next four years starting next month, as well as a promise to the entire pork industry. Lee Ki-hong, the elected candidate, is a "field-type leader" who has walked the same path for over 40 years. Starting from a natural farm in Yongin, the years he spent on-site in Go-ryeong, Gyeongbuk, and Gunwi, Daegu with pigs, can be considered the living history of the Korean pig industry. He has dedicated himself to improving the system's inefficiencies and protecting farmers' rights while holding key positions such as chairman of the Korean Pork Self-Help Fund and vice president of the Korean Pork Association. This field-centered experience is an asset that the current Korean Pork Association urgently needs. What stands out the most ...