On January 2nd, the Korea Rural Economic Institute held the '2024 New Year's Kick-off Meeting and Outstanding Employee Awards Ceremony' at the institute's conference room.

The event included the presentation of appointment certificates for the newly appointed department heads, awards for outstanding employees, and a ceremony for the delivery of government awards.

Following this, Director Kim Seong-woo of the Planning and Management Division gave a presentation on the theme "Changes for the New Year." As the final agenda, President Han Doo Bong delivered a New Year's address, expressing his hope for 2024 to be a year where our dreams, hopes, and research achievements bring joy to farmers.