Suwon Ilbo Hwaseong Mayor Seo Cheol-mo Receives "Regional Agricultural Development Leadership Award" from Nonghyup

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-seong] Hwaseong Mayor Seo Cheol-mo received the "Regional Agricultural Development Leadership Award" hosted by Nonghyup Central Headquarters on the 12th.

The Regional Agricultural Development Leadership Award is presented by Nonghyup Central Headquarters to discover and honor heads of local governments who have contributed to the development of agriculture and rural areas and increased farm household income.

Mayor Seo was recognized for his contributions to increasing farm household income through efforts including ▲acquisition of exclusive implementation rights for Suhyang rice ▲expansion of rice pest and disease control support ▲modernization support for Gyeonggi rice production since taking office.

In particular, he is being evaluated for establishing the "Hwaseong Agricultural and Fisheries Council," the first public representative body in Gyeonggi Province to institutionally guarantee policy participation by agricultural and fishery workers, thereby laying the foundation for sustainable rural development.

Mayor Seo Cheol-mo said, "We are actively promoting the cultivation of young farmers and smart farms so that Hwaseong can become a leader in future agriculture," and added, "We will do our best to improve the quality of life for farmers."