Yeonggwang-gun Supports Female Farmers and Fishermen with 'Happiness Voucher Card'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeon Seong] Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim Jun-seong) announced on the 4th that it will provide Happiness Voucher Cards worth 200,000 KRW per person (with a 20,000 KRW personal contribution) to female farmers and fishermen.

The Happiness Voucher Card support amount was increased from 100,000 KRW to 200,000 KRW starting last year, and the eligible age was expanded from 70 to 75 years old, receiving high response from female farmers and fishermen. This year, the project scale has been expanded from 3,818 to 4,108 recipients.

The support target is female farmers and fishermen aged 20 to 75 who actually engage in farming or fishing and have an address in the jurisdiction. Applications are accepted at the resident’s local town or township office until the 20th of this month.

Female farmers and fishermen who received support last year can apply without filling out and submitting an application form by confirming eligibility with themselves and the village chief on the ‘Female Farmers and Fishermen Eligibility Confirmation Form.’ New applicants this year must submit the application form along with a copy of their health insurance card and other required documents to the town or township office.

The county is minimizing inconvenience for applicants by verifying farming registration and business entity registration through the administrative computer network.

The selection of recipients will be finalized by the 10th of next month, and card issuance is scheduled to begin on the 27th of next month.

The issued cards can be used until the end of this year and are accepted at all business sectors except entertainment establishments, and can be used anywhere nationwide.

Notably, until last year, card issuance was only possible at the Nonghyup county branch, but starting this year, issuance has been improved to be available at local Nonghyup branches as well, considering transportation-disadvantaged individuals.

The Happiness Voucher Card has shown high consumption in basic living sectors such as marts, clothing, and restaurants, with over 90% used within the province, greatly contributing to revitalizing the local economy.

Governor Kim Jun-seong said, “The labor structure is being reorganized due to the feminization of rural areas,” and added, “We will actively discover and implement support policies for female farmers and fishermen to ensure their happy lives.”

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