Jinju City Opens Applications for Voucher Support Program for Women Farmers

Voucher Card Payment of 130,000 Won Until the 29th

Jinju City Agricultural Technology Center Exterior (Photo by Jinju City)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Jinju City, Gyeongnam Province, is accepting applications for this year's Female Farmers Voucher Support Project until the 29th of this month.

The Female Farmers Voucher Support Project, first implemented in 2017, is a program that provides cultural activity opportunities to female farmers in rural areas, where opportunities for cultural and leisure activities are relatively limited compared to urban areas.

Selected recipients will be issued a voucher card with an annual limit of 130,000 KRW per person (including a self-payment of 26,000 KRW).

Eligibility for application includes female farmers aged 20 to under 70 residing in rural areas, and applications can be submitted at the town or township offices and dong administrative welfare centers of their residence.

However, those who did not use their voucher card at all in the previous year, those who are health insurance subscribers through their workplace, spouses employed in public officials, public enterprises, financial institutions, or other selective welfare service recipients, individuals with a comprehensive income exceeding 37 million KRW, and those who are recipients of vouchers from other institutions are excluded from applying.

The voucher card can be used in all industries within Gyeongnam Province but cannot be used in medical fields, industries where subsidy cards are generally not accepted, or other industries where usage restrictions are necessary.

The issued card must be used from the time of issuance until December 31. Any unused funds within the period will be automatically returned.

Lee Seong-hyeong, Director of the Agricultural Technology Center, stated, “Now, as the difficulties in rural areas have intensified due to COVID-19, the conditions for female farmers to enjoy health improvement and cultural benefits are poor,” adding, “We hope to raise the pride of female farmers, overcome feelings of alienation, and create a vibrant rural community.”

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