As 'food deserts' deepen... US and UK, ensuring access rights through law

The phenomenon of "food deserts," where it is difficult to obtain fresh ingredients in rural areas, is spreading. As population decline and aging rapidly reduce food accessibility, Korea is also seeking countermeasures in various ways. Although the legal system is still in the development stage, major countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom already operate institutional support systems based on laws. Korea has stipulated the national and local governments' responsibilities for supplying quality food and supporting vulnerable groups through the "Basic Act on Agriculture, Rural Areas, and Food Industry." In addition, it provides vouchers for purchasing domestic agricultural products to vulnerable groups, and the government, local governments, and agricultural cooperatives are cooperating to operate the "Gagahoho Rural Mobile Market" to resolve food access blind spots. Local government initiatives are also spreading. Some local governments, including Jeonbuk ...