Chungnam Agricultural Research Institute Provides Agricultural Settlement Education for North Korean Defectors

Published 2025년 6월 3일

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The Chungnam Agricultural Technology Institute conducted on-site agricultural education for 25 North Korean defectors from May 28-30, titled 'Finding a New Land, New Life'. The program was held at major agricultural sites in Buyeo-gun, Yesan-gun, and Cheongyang-gun, and included △special lectures on Chungnam's support policies for returning farmers and young agricultural workers △field visits to vegetable farms growing green onions, cabbage, and lettuce △tours of rural experience villages △tours of settlement infrastructure at the Returning Farmers Hope Center. The participants also visited Shin-yang Farm in Yesan-gun, operated by North Korean defector Kim Na-hyun, to hear about successful farming experiences and practical advice.

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The Chungnam Agricultural Research Institute conducted on-site agricultural education for 'Finding a New Land, New Life' for 25 North Korean defectors from May 28-30. At major agricultural sites in Buyeo-gun, Yesan-gun, and Cheongyang-gun, they carried out △special lectures on Chungnam's support policies for returning farmers and young farmers △visits to vegetable farms growing green onions, cabbage, and lettuce △tours of 'Living in the Countryside' experience villages △inspections of settlement support infrastructure at the Returning Farmers Hope Center. The participants visited Sinyang Farm in Yesan-gun, operated by North Korean defector Kim Na-hyun, where they heard about successful farming cases and practical advice. According to the province, as of this month, there are 34,352 North Korean defectors nationwide, with 1,847 residing in Chungnam and Sejong. In Chungnam, 45 North Korean defectors are engaged in farming. Son Byeon-ung, an official at the Chungnam ...

Source: Agrinet