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Farmland ownership and management in Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk
Overview
Data indicates that non-resident ownership of farmland in the Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do regions has exceeded 25%. In Gyeongsangbuk-do, 26.6% of the 324,500 hectares is held by outsiders, while Daegu reports a non-resident ownership rate of 26.5%.
While many of these holdings are small-scale plots under 0.5 hectares, there are concerns regarding potential illegal leasing or disguised self-farming. The government intends to conduct investigations to verify if these owners are actively cultivating the land.
The situation is complicated by rapid rural aging, with 59.2% of the farming population in Gyeongsangbuk-do aged 65 or older. This demographic shift has led to increased demand for farmland pensions and a rise in people on waiting lists for such programs, as elderly farmers struggle with direct cultivation due to inheritance or physical limitations.
Entities
Daegu · Daegu Dong-gu District Office · Gunwi-gun · Korea Rural Community Corporation · Gyeongsangbuk-do
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesFarmland ownership in Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do exceeds 25% by non-residents
Over 26% of farmland in Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do is owned by non-residents, while rapid rural aging complicates enforcement of direct cultivation laws.
Sources
seoul.co.kr · smcaen.fr