Gwangjin-gu, Distribution of Spare and Box Gardens

Until the 6th, a total of 260 plots in 3 leftover gardens in Gwangjin-gu; from the 9th to 16th, 1,250 eco-friendly box garden sets available for distribution... Gwangjin residents and organizations located in Gwangjin-gu can apply online or visit their local community service center for registration

Gwangjang-dong Jaturi Garden

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) is distributing leftover garden plots and box gardens to residents and local organizations wishing to participate as part of its urban agriculture revitalization efforts.

Applications for leftover garden plots are accepted until the 6th, and a total of 260 plots across three locations will be allocated through a computerized lottery.

The plots available for individual applicants include 100 plots at Gwangjang-dong Leftover Garden (next to Yangjin Elementary School, beside Gwangjang-dong Indoor Badminton Court) and 100 plots at Achasan Leftover Garden (behind Gwangjin Elementary School, next to Achasan hiking trail). Group applicants can apply for 60 plots at Jungnangcheon Leftover Garden (along the Jungnangcheon riverside between Gunja Bridge and Jangpyeong Bridge).

For individual applicants, one plot (approximately 6㎡) per household is allocated, with a participation fee of 30,000 KRW. Group applicants can receive one plot (approximately 7.5㎡) per organization, with the condition of donating 50% of the harvest.

Applications for eco-friendly box gardens will be accepted from the 9th to the 16th, with a total of 1,250 sets to be distributed to residents and organizations through a computerized lottery.

Individuals may apply for up to 5 sets per household, and groups up to 10 sets. Participants are required to pay 8,000 KRW per set, which is 20% of the box garden purchase cost.

Applications for leftover garden plots and box gardens can be submitted online via the Seoul Farmer Portal or the Gwangjin-gu Office website, or in person at the local community service center.

For more details, please refer to the bulletin board on the Gwangjin-gu Office website or contact the Parks and Greenery Division of Gwangjin-gu Office.

Additionally, to ensure residents can use the leftover garden plots safely, the district will regularly conduct soil and agricultural product tests to verify safety. It also plans to hold donation days in cooperation with local food banks to share produce with low-income groups, contributing to the spread of a culture of giving.

Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, stated, “Cultivating leftover and box gardens provides residents with healthy leisure activities and eco-friendly food production, and offers children opportunities for rural experiential learning. We ask for the active interest and participation of residents in this project aimed at revitalizing urban agriculture.”

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