South Chungcheongnam-do Province Operates Experiential On-Site Education... Boosting North Korean Defectors' Confidence in Farming

Published May 30, 2025

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On the 28th to 30th, the Chungnam Agricultural Technology Institute (Director Kim Young) conducted customized on-site training for 25 North Korean defectors. Held under the theme of 'Finding a New Land, a New Life', the education was centered around major rural sites in the province, including Buyeo, Yesan, and Cheongyang. Participants experienced rural realities through △a special lecture on Chungnam's returning farmer and youth farmer support policies △visiting vegetable farms growing green onions, lettuce, and cabbage △experiencing a 'Living in the Countryside' trial village △touring settlement facilities at the Returning Farmer Hope Center. In particular, at Kim Na-hyun's farm (Sinyang Farm) in Yesan County, they directly

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Over three days, the Chungnam Agricultural Technology Institute (Director Kim Young) conducted customized on-site training for 25 North Korean defectors focusing on returning to and settling in agricultural communities. Held under the theme of 'Finding a New Land, a New Life', the education program was structured around major rural sites in Buyeo, Yesan, and Cheonyang. Participants directly experienced rural realities through △special lectures on Chungnam's support policies for returning and young farmers △visits to vegetable farms growing green onions, lettuce, and cabbage △experiencing 'Living in the Countryside' in trial villages △touring settlement facilities at the Returning Farmers Hope Center. Particularly at Kim Na-hyun's farm (Sinyang Farm) in Yesan County, participants listened to her personal return-to-farming story and received practical advice, which drew significant positive response. Currently, 1,847 North Korean defectors reside in the province, with 45 having ...

Source: Aflnews