Hamyang County Council Visits First Public Reserve Rice Purchase Site... Hears Farmers' Concerns

Council Chair Im Chaesuk and three other members visit the rice purchase site in Seosang-myeon and hear farmers' concerns
15 farm households from seven villages participate; 125.6 metric tons of rice delivered
Check purchase progress and urge precautions against accidents during rice transport

Hamyang County Council in South Gyeongsang Province visited the site of the first purchase of 2026-harvest public reserve rice to check on the procurement process and hear farmers’ concerns.

The council said it visited the site of this year’s first public reserve rice purchase at 8:30 a.m. on November 10 in the parking lot of the former Seosang-myeon Office.

[Photo provided by Hamyang County Council] Hamyang County Council Chair Im Chaesuk and council members Shin Yangbeom, Jeong Gwangseok, and Park Donggu visit the site of the first purchase of 2026 public reserve rice at the parking lot of the former Seosang-myeon office on the 10th to inspect the procurement process.

Four council members attended the event, including Chair Im Chaesuk and members Shin Yangbeom, Jeong Gwangseok and Park Donggu. They observed the rice delivery and purchasing process and exchanged views with farmers.

This year’s public reserve rice purchases in Hamyang County began in Seosang-myeon. The first purchase involved 15 farm households from seven villages: Sugae, Maengdong, Bokdong, Siksong, Singi, Josan and Chilhyungjeong.

The rice delivered that day consisted of 157 800-kilogram bulk bags, totaling 125.6 metric tons. This is equivalent to 3,140 40-kilogram sacks.

The public reserve rice purchase program is a government scheme under which the government purchases a set volume of rice from farmers to stabilize the food supply and prepare for emergencies.

At the site, Hamyang County Council members checked the rice delivery and purchasing procedures and heard about farmers’ growing conditions and any difficulties encountered during the procurement process.

They particularly urged those involved to take precautions against accidents that could occur while transporting bulk bags and loading or unloading vehicles, and to prioritize the safety of on-site workers and farmers.

“I am grateful to the farmers who have worked hard to grow rice despite the difficult farming conditions throughout the year,” Chair Im Chaesuk said. “I hope the public reserve rice purchases proceed smoothly and help stabilize farm businesses.”

She added, “Hamyang County Council will continue to listen to the views of people in the agricultural sector and pursue council activities that support farmers in carrying out their work with stability.”

Hamyang County Council said it will continue to monitor local agricultural issues and farm business conditions, and work to ensure that farmers’ views are reflected in relevant policies.

For public reserve rice purchases to help stabilize farm businesses, it is important to ensure a smooth procurement process, provide accurate information about purchase prices and payment schedules, and manage safety at the site.

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