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South Korea Extends Use of Rural Temporary Housing on Farmland Beyond 12-Year Limit

SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government has announced plans to allow the use of rural temporary shelters on farmland to extend beyond their current 12-year maximum limit, marking a significant shift in rural housing policy. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs revealed on October 29 that it would amend the [...]

Bulk of S. Korea’s Farmland Belongs to People Over 60

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The bulk of farmland in South Korea is owned by people over 60, data from the Korea Rural Economic Institute (KREI) showed Friday, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. The latest findings, based on information collected from Statistics Korea, showed that seniors control around [...]