Overcome COVID-19 by Growing an Eco-Friendly Garden at Home~~~

Mapo-gu, March 22-26 First-Come, First-Served Recruitment for Participants, Total 1,175 Box Garden Sets Distributed... Mapo-gu Covers 80% of Box Garden Price, Participants Pay Only 20% (8,000 KRW per Set)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yudonggyun) is distributing box gardens that allow easy cultivation of eco-friendly crops in various living spaces as COVID-19 prolongs.

Box gardens are emerging as a popular urban farming method among many local residents because they allow convenient crop cultivation even within homes and residential buildings.

Accordingly, the district plans to distribute 1,175 box garden sets this year.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from March 22 to 26. Those wishing to receive a box garden can apply online through the Mapo-gu Office website under ‘Communication and Participation - Online Reservation/Application - Integrated Online Application.’ However, for seniors or those who have difficulty using the internet, in-person applications will also be accepted at the Regional Economy Division on the 8th floor of Mapo-gu Office.

Applicants must be Mapo-gu residents or public institutions located in Mapo-gu. Individuals can apply for up to 5 sets, while public institutions (Mapo-gu affiliated organizations, Seoul Metropolitan Government affiliated organizations, government affiliated organizations) and educational institutions (kindergartens, elementary, middle, and high schools) can apply for up to 15 sets per institution.

There are two types of box gardens available, differing in shape: Type A with 587 sets and Type B with 588 sets.

80% of the price per set is subsidized, so participants only need to pay 20%, which is 8,000 KRW. Public institutions and national/public educational institutions receive 100% support.

After confirming the participant’s payment, the box gardens will be directly delivered to the participant’s registered address between April 6 and 8.

Yudonggyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, “Interest in box garden distribution among residents is greatly increasing. In the With COVID-19 era, we hope many people participate to experience agriculture in their living spaces and gain emotional stability.”

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