The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Provincial Council has voiced opposition to the government's policy aimed at reducing the rice cultivation area by 80,000 hectares, which translates to 12.3% of the national rice cultivation area. Critics argue that this policy infringes on farmers' rights and fails to address the underlying issues of rice supply and demand. The government's strategy includes offering incentives to local governments that successfully reduce their rice cultivation areas and encouraging the conversion of rice farms to other crops. However, critics contend that the policy could negatively impact food security due to the loss of domestic rice self-sufficiency and the potential environmental risks associated with the cultivation of other crops. They are calling for a more thorough evaluation of the policy's long-term impacts on agriculture and food self-sufficiency.