Rice twice as nice on terraced fields

Rice grows in terraced paddies in Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on Sept. 15, as the region enjoys clear autumn weather. Known as darangyi rice fields, the small paddies are carved into slopes in a series of steps, allowing farmers to cultivate otherwise difficult terrain. Such fields have become relatively uncommon in Korea as farming has become more mechanized. The best-known example is in Gacheon Village in Namhae, South Gyeongsang Province, where terraced paddies are protected as a national scenic site.