농림수산식품부 農林水産食品部 Nongnim Susan Sikpum-bu | |
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Formed | 1948 |
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Jurisdiction | Government of South Korea |
Headquarters | Gwacheon, South Korea |
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Website | Official English Site Korean Site |
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