Gurye-gun Selected for Regional Development Project by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Published 21 Jul.2023 15:08(KST)

Work and Travel 'Working Chonsday in Gurye' Overcoming Regional Decline

Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 21st that ‘Walking Chonsday in Gurye’ was selected for the ‘2023 Regional Demand Customized Support Contest’ hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport selected four investment-leading districts and seven regional demand customized support projects to improve local housing, tourism, and industrial conditions and support tailored growth strategies.

Gurye-gun was selected in the regional demand customized category and secured 2.5 billion KRW in national funding.

[Photo by Gurye-gun]

The selected ‘Walking Chonsday in Gurye’ is a project that addresses the shortage of rural labor and attracts a living population by combining work and travel in rural areas.

Participants are provided free accommodation but are required to dedicate some of their time to volunteer activities for neighbors in need and assist farms experiencing labor shortages. The remaining time can be freely spent traveling around the region.

The county plans to establish Chonsday Houses and start program operations by 2025.

A county official stated, “Walking Chonsday will greatly contribute to enhancing the welfare of local residents through consistent rural labor support and encourage urban residents to settle in Gurye by providing accessible rural experience opportunities.”