South Korean dairy farmers are facing challenges such as environmental regulations, aging population, and debt issues, as highlighted by a decrease in self-sufficiency in domestic raw milk. Despite producing high-quality milk and strict grading standards, importation of sterilized milk and unstable feed supply are narrowing the position of domestic milk. The average debt per farm household has increased, and there is a lack of successors in the industry. The Milk Self-Sufficiency Management Committee has called for consumer awareness and action to increase self-sufficiency in domestic raw milk, emphasizing the importance of food security and reasonable pricing.