Jangseong-gun Opens Applications for Women Farmers' 'Happiness Voucher'

[Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jo Hangyu] Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Yoo Dooseok) announced on the 9th that it is accepting applications for the ‘Happiness Voucher’ program, which supports cultural activities for female farmers.

Once approved as a beneficiary, each individual can receive a Happiness Voucher card loaded with 200,000 KRW worth of funds (with a 20,000 KRW personal contribution).

The card can be used in cultural and sports-related fields, as well as for travel, restaurants, and other services.

Eligibility requires female farmers or fishery workers aged between 20 and 75 who have resided in Jeollanam-do for more than one year (as of January 1, 2021).

However, those who meet any of the following conditions are not eligible: ▲holding a business registration ▲full-time employees receiving monthly wages ▲children of farmers or fishery workers currently enrolled in high school, university, or graduate school ▲recipients of similar welfare services such as the Munhwa Nuri Card ▲those with non-agricultural income exceeding 37 million KRW annually in 2019.

Card usage is restricted in 32 types of businesses, including entertainment establishments, hospitals, and karaoke rooms.

Applications can be submitted in person at the local eup/myeon administrative welfare centers by the 24th.

Once the beneficiaries are finalized, the county plans to begin issuing the cards through the Nonghyup County Branch and local Nonghyup offices, with issuance expected around early April.

A county official stated, “We hope this program will bring vitality to the busy and tired female farmers and fishery workers,” and added, “We encourage many eligible residents to show interest and apply.”

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