Recruitment of 725 Public Interest Direct Payment Inspectors... Prevention of Fraudulent Claims

Support for Public Direct Payment Tasks for Farms from March to October
Nonggwanwon "Contributing to Rural Job Creation"

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 8th that it plans to strengthen administrative support for the Public Interest Direct Payment by hiring 725 investigators.

Investigators will be hired at provincial offices (9 support centers) and city/county offices (121 offices) nationwide to assist with tasks such as guiding farmers on applying for the Public Interest Direct Payment from early this month until October. Through this, they plan to encourage farmers to apply correctly for the Public Interest Direct Payment. From July to September, together with agricultural officials, they will conduct compliance inspections for farmers applying for the Public Interest Direct Payment.

Additionally, priority will be given to hiring investigators from low-income rural residents, people with disabilities, families with multiple children, and local residents. A representative from the National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service said, "We expect to support job creation for vulnerable groups in rural areas, women, and unemployed youth."

Meanwhile, the National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service has increased the call center staff from 3 to 5 since May last year to strengthen telephone consultations, including guidance and Q&A on the Public Interest Direct Payment system.

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