Jeong-Bin Im is Professor of Department of Agricultural Eonomics and Rural Development in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University. Professor Im holds Ph. D. in Agricultural and Resources Economics from the University of Maryland at College Park (U.S.A) after having M.A and B.A. from Seoul National University.
His academic research and publication covers a wide range of agricultural policy and trade topics such as agricultural direct payment program, WTO and Free Trade Agreement(FTA) issues. He is contributing to many academic journals, as editorial board member for Journal of Korean Agricultural Policy, Journal of Korean Livestock Management and as Editor-in-chief for Journal of Korean Agricultural Economics.
In addition, he has advised several developing country governments, international organizations as well as various Korean ministries on agricultural policy and trade issues. Professor Im is currently working, among others, as Chair for Evaluation of FTA Compensation System Forum and Chair for Dietary Education Forum, and served as a Member of Presidential Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Policy.
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The Republic of Korea’s 4th Basic Plan for Dietary Education (2025–2029) aims to strengthen national efforts to promote balanced, sustainable, and practical dietary practices across all age groups. Established every five years under the Support for Diet Education Act and led by the...
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This study examines the market trends and policy frameworks surrounding subtropical fruits within the context of climate change. The analysis focuses on key crops including lemons, mangos, figs, bananas, passion fruits, blueberries, pomegranates, dragon fruits, cherries, kiwis, and...
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This article describes the institutional development of rural policy and the role of rural proofing in Korea, focusing on the 'Quality of Rural Life Policy'. It highlights the importance of improving the quality of life for rural communities and the need for policy adjustments through...
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In August 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea announced the 3rd Restaurant Industry Promotion Basic Plan. It is a statutory basic plan established every five years to ensure qualitative growth in the restaurant industry. This 3rd plan was...
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of Korea outlined its major policy initiatives for 2024 in March. This outline covers the policy achievements of 2023, evaluates the past year, and presents the primary policy directions for addressing the evolving needs of the...
Jeong-bin Im
Jeong-Bin Im is Professor of Department of Agricultural Eonomics and Rural Development in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University. Professor Im holds Ph. D. in Agricultural and Resources Economics from the University of Maryland at College Park (U.S.A) after having M.A and B.A. from Seoul National University.
His academic research and publication covers a wide range of agricultural policy and trade topics such as agricultural direct payment program, WTO and Free Trade Agreement(FTA) issues. He is contributing to many academic journals, as editorial board member for Journal of Korean Agricultural Policy, Journal of Korean Livestock Management and as Editor-in-chief for Journal of Korean Agricultural Economics.
In addition, he has advised several developing country governments, international organizations as well as various Korean ministries on agricultural policy and trade issues. Professor Im is currently working, among others, as Chair for Evaluation of FTA Compensation System Forum and Chair for Dietary Education Forum, and served as a Member of Presidential Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Policy.
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Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, College of Agricultural and Life Science, Seoul National UniversityJob Title
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jeongbin@snu.ac.krLatest Submission from Korea
A National Framework for Sustainable Dietary Education: Korea’s 4th Basic Plan (2025–2029)
Subtropical Fruit Cultivation in Korea: Current Trends and Policy Issues
Exploring the Institutional Development of Rural Policy and the Role of Rural Proofing in Korea
Major Policy Plans for the 3rd Restaurant Industry Promotion Basic Plan in Korea
Major Policy Plans for 2024 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Korea
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