Haenam-gun Supports 'Fishermen Helpers' for Difficult Fishing Activities

In Case of Accident, Illness, or Pregnancy... Up to 80,000 Won per Day, Maximum 60 Days Annually Supported

Haenam County Office

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 13th that it will carry out a Fisheries Helper Support Project that provides substitute labor cost support to fishermen who have difficulty engaging in normal fishing activities due to unexpected accidents, illnesses, or pregnancy.

The labor cost support amount is based on 100,000 KRW per day, with a maximum support of 80,000 KRW (20,000 KRW co-payment by the fisherman), and supports up to 30 days per household annually.

Additionally, in cases of pregnancy and childbirth, as well as the four major severe diseases, support is provided for up to 60 days annually; however, support excludes household chores or miscellaneous tasks at the fishing grounds.

The eligible recipients are fishermen who have been diagnosed to require medical treatment for more than one week or hospitalized for more than three days, pregnant fishermen or those within three months after childbirth, and fishermen diagnosed with one of the four major severe diseases such as cancer, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, or rare incurable diseases within the last three years.

Applications must be submitted to the local town or township office along with the application form and supporting documents such as the fisheries business registration certificate, diagnosis certificate, hospitalization confirmation, medical opinion, and medical records.

A Haenam-gun official stated, “We hope that the Fisheries Helper Support Project will provide practical help to fishermen facing difficulties, and we will actively support necessary projects to increase fishermen’s income.”

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