{
  "id": 16921298,
  "title": "Young farmer turns job loss into smart farming success",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/young-farmer-turns-job-loss-into-smart-farming-success-16921298",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T16:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20261029/young-farmer-turns-job-loss-into-smart-farming-success"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Wooriga Green Farm, a cherry tomato smart farm in Seobuk District in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, has seen significant success under the ownership of 32-year-old Woo Min-jae. Once a young farmer who lost his job in 2019 when a major company relocated its factory to China, Woo has since transformed himself into a full-fledged farmer, operating a greenhouse covering 1,900 square meters. His farm generated 150 million won ($110,000) in revenue last year, a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability. Woo's story highlights the challenges faced by young people in rural areas, as the rural farming population has dwindled from over 3 million in 2010 to just over 2 million in 2024.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}