Gangneung, Hongcheon agricultural zones released for development

Agricultural promotion zones in Gangneung and Hongcheon, South Korea, have been released from development restrictions, paving the way for new projects aimed at boosting local economies. The Gangwon Provincial Government announced on Thursday that the agricultural promotion zones in Yusan-dong, Gangneung, and Palbong-ri, Hongcheon, totaling 7.1 hectares, have been de-designated.

These areas were designated as rural vitality promotion zones last December and had their implementation plans approved in April. This move follows Gangwon Province's introduction of a system that allows local authorities to adjust policies for public development and the preservation of prime farmland. This system has already led to the designation of 20 zones across 12 cities and counties in Gangwon.

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Gangneung Yusan District will be used as a base for storing and stabilizing the supply and distribution of Gangwon's specialty products such as cabbage and potatoes, while Hongcheon Palbong District will promote the establishment of activity-oriented tourism infrastructure.

The Gangneung Yusan-dong zone, covering 2.8 hectares, will host a national agricultural product storage base. This facility will be used to store regional specialties like cabbage and potatoes, aiming to stabilize supply and distribution. The Hongcheon Palbong-ri zone, spanning 4.3 hectares, will be developed into a rural tourism and recreation hub centered around Palbongsan Mountain, focusing on activity-based tourism infrastructure.

Shin Seung-kwon, head of Gangwon Province's farmland special team, expressed hope that the de-designation of these agricultural promotion zones will serve as a catalyst for new vitality. The initiative is expected to enhance agricultural distribution and promote tourism, contributing to the overall development of the regions.

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We expect the release of agricultural promotion zones to become a driving force for new vitality.