Recently, fermented foods have become a trend in health foods, and as K-food is attracting attention, the possibility of expanding the global market is increasing. An ordinance on traditional fermented foods has been proposed in Gyeongsangbuk-do for the first time in the country, attracting attention.
Rep. Chun-Woo Lee (Yeongcheon 1, People Power Party), Chairman of the Planning and Economy Committee of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Council, proposed the ‘Ordinance on the Promotion and Promotion of the Traditional Fermented Food Industry in Gyeongsangbuk-do’ at the 346th extraordinary session. there is.
Chairman Lee Chun-woo said that the scientific efficacy of traditional fermented foods has been verified through numerous research results and that the reason for proposing this ordinance was to establish an institutional foundation for the development of the traditional fermented foods industry with high growth potential.
The main contents of the ordinance include the governor’s responsibilities for the development of the traditional fermented food industry in Gyeongsangbuk-do, establishment and implementation of a basic plan and implementation plan, composition and operation of a committee, support for traditional fermented food business, fact-finding survey, and budget support.
In the future, this ordinance is expected to greatly contribute to the revitalization of the local economy by establishing the foundation for industrialization and strengthening competitiveness through the systematic cultivation and promotion of traditional fermented foods in Gyeongsangbuk-do.
In relation to this, Chairman Lee Chun-woo said, “Traditional fermented foods are a valuable resource that must be preserved, inherited, and developed as part of our proud traditional food culture left behind by our ancestors. As K-food is attracting attention due to the Korean Wave, traditional fermented foods are also attracting attention as health foods.” He emphasized, “This is increasing.”
In addition, he said, “With K-food attracting attention around the world, there was an urgent need to establish an institutional foundation for the development of the traditional fermented food industry in Gyeongsangbuk-do,” and that “the local economy could be revitalized through the traditional fermented food industry through the enactment of an ordinance.” “We will continue to pay attention and make efforts to ensure this,” he emphasized.
The ordinance is scheduled to be finalized at the 2nd plenary session of the 346th Extraordinary Meeting on May 3.
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