Applications accepted until the 26th... For non-profit corporations and organizations located in the city

Simultaneous Recruitment of Operators for 'Deoknam Garden' and 'Sangja Garden' in Nam-gu, Gwangju View original image


[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Byeong-nae) announced on the 23rd that it will recruit subsidy operators by the 26th to install and manage box gardens at Deoknam-dong urban gardens, senior centers, and daycare centers to revitalize urban agriculture.


The garden was created in 2017 on a scale of 1,500 pyeong (4,950㎡) to provide urban residents with opportunities for farming experiences and to promote quality of life through healthy leisure activities.


Applicants must be non-profit corporations or organizations located in Gwangju as of the announcement date, possessing the expertise to operate eco-friendly urban gardens.


However, operators must directly create and manage the urban gardens and are prohibited from transferring their rights to others.


Non-profit corporations and organizations wishing to participate in the project should submit the application form, plan, and other supporting documents to the Nam-gu Office Regional Economic Circulation Division by the 26th.


Nam-gu plans to invest 18 million KRW this year to expand the garden program operation and infrastructure such as irrigation facilities and fences for soil gardens.


The recruitment of subsidy operators to create urban gardens in small spaces within the city will also be conducted until the 26th.


The role involves installing and managing 30 box gardens measuring 180 cm in width, 90 cm in length, and 50 cm in height at local senior centers and daycare centers.


Non-profit corporations and organizations located in Gwangju as of the announcement date that have the capability to create and operate box gardens are eligible to apply, and the transfer of rights is also prohibited.


The application submission and method are the same as above.



A Nam-gu official stated, “We will create a nature-friendly urban agriculture environment and promote community and sharing culture through the gardens.”


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