The first water flow of the year signaling the start of farming was opened at Wonju Bangye Reservoir. The Wonju branch of the Korea Rural Community Corporation held a water distribution representative ceremony at Bangye Reservoir on the 10th to begin the supply of agricultural water. The ceremony began with folk performances, followed by a report on the water distribution plan, the presentation of awards, the cutting of rice cakes for a bountiful harvest, and the opening of the water gates. Kwak Husin, the chairman of the Munmak Farmers Association, Kim Jun-hee, the director of the Wonju Agricultural Technology Center, Kim In-sik, the chairman of the Wonju Rural Leaders Association, Ha Tae-sun, the rural planning director of the Korea Rural Community Corporation, Kim Myung-il, the head of the Gangwon regional headquarters, local farmers, and others attended the event, wishing for a bountiful harvest and safe farming activities. The water distribution ceremony involves opening the water gates closed during the winter to flow water into the farmlands in time for transplanting. It is a traditional ritual to check the operational status of the facilities and to safely manage and operate them, with the hope for a rich and abundant life for farmers. Bangye Reservoir, completed in 1958, supplies agricultural water to 175.9 hectares of farmland downstream. With a total storage capacity of 283 million, 9,000 tons, it is the largest among the 16 reservoirs in Wonju, Yeongwol, Jeongseon, and Pyeongchang regions managed by the Wonju branch of the Korea Rural Community Corporation. As of six days ago, the water storage rate of Bangye Reservoir is 100%, maintaining more than 135% compared to the average, and it is expected to be sufficient to supply water to the beneficiary areas. Ha Tae-sun, the rural planning director of the Korea Rural Community Corporation, said, "Given the repeated disasters of unpredictable climate changes such as droughts and heavy rains, water supply is most important" and "We will ensure stable management of agricultural water so that farmers can concentrate on farming with peace of mind."