"Gyeonggi Province's agricultural policy budget increasingly pushed to the back burner"

Bang Sung-hwan, Chairman of the Gyeonggi Provincial Council's Agricultural Policy and Marine Affairs Committee, criticized Governor Kim Dong-yeon and Education Superintendent Im Tae-hee for the reduction in the agricultural budget and the imbalance in agricultural policy direction. Chairman Bang pointed out during the 387th regular session of the Provincial Council's second plenary meeting on November 5 that "agriculture is not a simple industry but a foundation that touches the lives of the people, food security, the environment, and the future generation," and emphasized that "the sincerity of the provincial government's approach to agricultural policy is shown not by words but by budget and on-site evidence." Chairman Bang stated, "Although the general budget of Gyeonggi Province is increasing every year, the proportion of the agricultural budget has been continuously declining from 4.5% in 2020 to 3% in 2026," and said, "This is not just a number but a measure of the ...