The Ministry of the Interior and Safety (Minister Yoon Ho-jung) announced that on December 12 (Friday), Vice Minister Kim Min-jae visited Gimje City in Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province to visit local regeneration complex cultural spaces and social cooperatives related to the Local Extinction Response Fund and social solidarity economy.
During this visit, Vice Minister Kim toured the local regeneration space for returning farmers and villagers, listening to the voices of the local residents through conversations. He also visited social cooperatives to check the progress of social solidarity economy projects and emphasized cooperation with related institutions.
This visit aimed to address the issue of local extinction and enhance the vitality of local communities, highlighting the importance of the social solidarity economy. Vice Minister Kim sought practical support measures through communication with local residents and explained the government’s policy direction.