Gyeongbuk Province Strengthens 'Living in Rural Areas' Training... 20 Villages from 17 Cities and Counties Participate

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Gyeongsangbuk-do held a capacity-building training session on the 7th at the Yeongcheon City Stay-type Agricultural Startup Support Center for participants of the "Living in Rural Areas" project, which is being promoted in 20 villages across 17 cities and counties.

The 17 cities and counties in Gyeongbuk where the "Living in Rural Areas" project is being implemented are Pohang, Gimcheon, Gyeongju, Yeongju, Yeongcheon, Sangju, Mungyeong, Uiseong, Cheongsong, Yeongyang, Yeongdeok, Cheongdo, Goryeong, Seongju, Yecheon, Bonghwa, and Ulleung.

Starting this year, the "Living in Rural Areas" program allows urban residents who wish to return to farming or rural living to reside in their desired rural area for up to six months before moving permanently, helping to reduce the risks of rural life and support stable settlement.

The Yeongcheon City Stay-type Agricultural Startup Support Center was selected as a national project in 2016 and has been in full operation since 2019. It is a specialized, community-based rural experience facility where up to 35 households can experience long-term rural living.

Kim Jongsu, Director of the Agriculture, Livestock, and Distribution Bureau of Gyeongsangbuk-do, emphasized, "Going forward, Gyeongbuk Province will prioritize qualitative over quantitative rural return policies to prove that it is the number one destination for returning to farming and rural living."

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