Gangseo-gu Supports Eco-friendly Agricultural Produce Packages for Pregnant Women

Support of up to 480,000 KRW over 12 months for pregnant women in the region

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) supports local pregnant women with "Eco-friendly Agricultural Product Packages" to assist struggling farms and promote the health of expectant mothers.

The eco-friendly agricultural product package support project provides certified eco-friendly agricultural products, some livestock products, and processed foods to pregnant women in the district through an online mall.

The district is recruiting a total of 1,336 applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until December 15, offering eco-friendly agricultural product packages for up to 12 months to pregnant women who lack sufficient nutrition before and after childbirth.

The package types include ▲a selective type where pregnant women can choose the items they need ▲a complete type composed according to price range and items ▲and a program type where one can apply for 3 to 6 months of regular deliveries.

Applicants can access the designated online shopping mall and order twice a month per person, selecting items worth between 30,000 KRW and 60,000 KRW per order as they wish.

The total support amount is 480,000 KRW, and applicants only need to pay 20% of the cost at the time of ordering.

Eligible applicants are pregnant women residing in the district who gave birth after January 1, 2020, or are currently pregnant as of the application date.

Interested pregnant women can apply through the Seoul Farmer Portal website and must attach pregnancy or childbirth documents such as a resident registration certificate, pregnancy/childbirth confirmation, or birth certificate. If they do not have a mobile phone registered in their name, they can visit the Gangseo-gu Office Regional Economy Division. However, those currently benefiting from the Nutrition Plus program as of the application date are not eligible.

Selected recipients will receive eco-friendly agricultural products (rice, fresh vegetables, seaweed), livestock products (beef, eggs), and mainly organic processed food packages delivered fresh and contactlessly to their doorstep for 12 months.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, "This project was prepared to support farms struggling due to COVID-19 and to help pregnant women who find it difficult to go out," adding, "We expect that pregnant women will be able to enjoy a healthy life with fresh eco-friendly agricultural products."

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