Kim Dong-yeon: "I will carry the hearts of farmers met on the road for a long time into provincial governance"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park No-hun] Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon pledged to implement provincial governance for farmers.

Governor Kim recently explained the meaning of Master Dasan's 'Pyeonnongg', 'Hunongg', and 'Sangnongg' through his SNS, reflecting on his experiences related to farming households.

Governor Kim said, "I will carry the hearts of farmers I met on the road for a long time into provincial governance," and pledged, "I will do my best to realize 'Pyeonnongg' through technology development, 'Hunongg' to enhance farm household income, and 'Sangnongg' to improve farmers' status, starting from Gyeonggi Province."

The following is the full text of Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon's SNS.

<I will realize Master Dasan's spirit of 'Pyeonnongg', 'Hunongg', and 'Sangnongg' starting from Gyeonggi Province>
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet with agricultural workers and share how we can reflect in provincial governance the spirit of Master Dasan (茶山) Jeong Yak-yong, whom I have long respected.
Master Dasan submitted a memorial to King Jeongjo advocating for 'Pyeonnongg (便農)', 'Hunongg (厚農)', and 'Sangnongg (上農)'. In today's terms, 'Pyeonnongg' refers to the advancement of agricultural technology based on the latest technology and innovation, 'Hunongg' refers to increasing farm household income through various methods, and 'Sangnongg' refers to various efforts to enhance the value of agriculture.
After resigning as Deputy Prime Minister for Economy, I have traveled throughout the nation for more than two and a half years, meeting many people. I remember a young apple farmer from Yecheon, Gyeongbuk, saying, "Let us not smoke and curse others in the orchard. How can apples that grew up hearing slander and breathing cigarette smoke go to consumers?" I was moved by that heart, and it reminded me of 'Sangnongg' that Master Dasan spoke of.
Last week, there was a communication event with residents called 'Masson Talk'. That day, a farmer from Icheon complained about the low rice prices and declining rice consumption. Since rice prices are fundamentally tied to market stabilization and purchase prices, I will work to cooperate with the central government and implement 'Hunongg' policies in the province to stabilize prices and increase rice consumption.
I will carry the hearts of farmers met on the road for a long time into provincial governance. I will do my best to realize 'Pyeonnongg' through technology development, 'Hunongg' to enhance farm household income, and 'Sangnongg' to improve farmers' status, starting from Gyeonggi Province.