The government plans to reduce rice cultivation by 80,000 hectares to balance supply and demand, prompting criticism for potentially infringing on farmers' rights and threatening food security. Jeonbuk Province must convert 15.2% of its rice fields to other uses, with penalties for non-compliance, such as reduced public reserve rice allocation. Critics, including Jeonbuk Provincial Council member Lim Seung-sik, argue that the policy is short-sighted and could undermine food security amid growing concerns over global food self-sufficiency due to climate change. Lim advocates for a more cautious approach that emphasizes domestic food security and self-sufficiency.