Sangju City Wins Top Award in Gyeongbuk Agricultural Policy Evaluation... Proves Agricultural Competitiveness

Top Performance in Evaluation Based on 29 Indicators Across 8 Agricultural Policy Areas
Double Honor with Agricultural Workers Award for Agricultural Product Exports and Prime Minister's Commendation

Sangju City in North Gyeongsang Province has been recognized for its agricultural competitiveness, winning the top award in the provincial government’s evaluation of municipal and county agricultural policies.

Awards Ceremony Commemorating the 31st Farmers' Day [Photo provided by Sangju City]

Sangju City received the top award in the evaluation of municipal and county agricultural policies at a ceremony commemorating the 31st Agricultural Workers' Day, held at the Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Government building on November 11.

The evaluation comprehensively assessed the implementation of agricultural policies and contributions to agricultural development across 22 cities and counties in the province, using 29 indicators in eight areas, including agricultural transformation, agri-food distribution, smart agriculture innovation, livestock policies and animal disease control.

Individual honors were also awarded. Jo Jaechul of Oeseo-myeon was selected as the recipient in the agricultural product exports category of the 2026 Gyeongbuk Agricultural Workers Awards, while Lee Sangjin of Naeseo-myeon received a Prime Minister's Commendation.

Sangju City has pursued policies to strengthen agricultural competitiveness, including expanding advanced ICT-based agriculture centered on the Smart Farm Innovation Valley, increasing agricultural exports, fostering young farmers, and supporting people moving to farming and rural areas.

Sangju Mayor Ahn Jaemin said, "I would like to thank the farmers and others who have worked hard to develop agriculture despite difficult conditions." He added, "We will enhance our standing as a central city of Korean agriculture by fostering young farmers and creating high value-added industries through links with the food industry."

Sangju City's top award for agricultural policies reflects the results of its efforts to foster smart agriculture and support farmers. It is important that this achievement lead not only to recognition but also to higher farm incomes and a stronger foundation for sustainable agriculture.

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