Civic group files police complaint against Agriculture Minister over farmland survey

A complaint was submitted to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency by the People's Welfare Countermeasure Committee, accusing Agriculture Minister Song Mi-ryung of abusing authority by advancing a comprehensive farmland survey. The committee says the survey proceeded with insufficient dialogue with farmers, creating anxiety among the agricultural community. The government launched the survey earlier this year to verify land ownership and curb speculative use, but critics warn it may infringe on farmers' property rights.