Ho-dong Kang, Chairman of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF), has dedicated himself not only to advancing the interests of farmers and agriculture but also to fostering the growth of Korean cooperatives.
Before assuming the role of chairman, he held positions as president of Yulgok Agricultural Cooperative and the National Strawberry Producers' Organization. After many years of service in the agricultural sector, he was appointed to the boards of The Farmers' Newspaper and the NACF.
Ho-dong Kang has been recognized with numerous honors, including a Commendation from the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in 2016, the Order of Industrial Service Merit in 2017, and a Commendation from the Minister of Justice in 2018.
As chairman of the NACF, he introduced the vision of "New NACF through Change and Innovation." Guided by this initiative, the NACF is dedicated to achieving sustainable agriculture, supporting rural communities, and growing in collaboration with local partners.
He strongly believes that with challenges like climate change posing a global threat to agriculture, cooperation among international agricultural cooperatives through the ICAO (International Cooperative Agricultural Organisation) is becoming ever more essential.
As president of ICAO, he plans to implement various initiatives to enhance the capabilities of agricultural cooperatives worldwide, creating an environment where they can serve as key players in the pursuit of sustainable agriculture.
