20 Counties Selected for Next Year's Rural Agreement... 30 Billion Won Support Over 5 Years

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 16th that it has selected 20 cities and counties for next year's Rural Agreement, including 17 target cities and counties and 3 preliminary cities and counties. Introduced in December 2019, the Rural Agreement is a system in which the government and local governments jointly support necessary projects as a package to achieve the common goal of "revitalizing rural living areas."

The target cities and counties for next year's Rural Agreement are Anseong, Pyeongchang, Jecheon, Cheongyang, Geumsan, Muju, Jinan, Gimje, Hwasun, Naju, Bonghwa, Cheongdo, Gunwi, Goryeong, Sancheong, Hapcheon, and Goseong. The preliminary cities and counties are Gangjin, Eumseong, and Jangheung. These cities and counties will receive package support for projects included in the agreement within a maximum limit of 30 billion KRW in national funds over five years.

An official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said, "We will further strengthen the cooperation system between the central and local governments and continue to expand the Rural Agreement by enhancing linkage not only with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' projects but also with projects from other ministries to create a pleasant and comfortable rural space."

Basic Concept Diagram of the Rural Agreement Example. (Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs)

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