The Korea Rural Economic Institute held a ceremony to mark its 44th anniversary of foundation on April 1. The session, held online due to the pandemic, opened with KREI President Kim Hong-sang’s congratulatory message, followed by award presentations for contributions and achievements in research. Through his speech, President Kim emphasized KREI’s roles and future directions. “We should endeavor to suggest appropriate policy proposals for the government through our thorough and diverse research activities, he added. The session closed with congratulatory messages from researchers and staff members.