Paju-si to Pay 14.7 Billion KRW to 8,347 Farms for 2024 Basic Public Interest Direct Payment

Sequential Payments Starting December 5
Efforts to Stabilize Farmers' Income

Paju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Kyung-il) announced on the 3rd that it will pay 14.7 billion KRW in 2024 Basic Public Interest Direct Payments to 8,347 farming households.

Paju City will provide 14.7 billion KRW in 2024 Basic Public Benefit Direct Payments to 8,347 farms. Photo by Paju City

The Basic Public Interest Direct Payment is a system that provides financial support to farmers who meet certain qualifications and comply with requirements to promote the public functions of agriculture and rural areas and stabilize farmers' income.

Paju City finalized the eligible farming households after receiving applications from February to April and verifying farmland and farmer eligibility criteria.

The 2024 Basic Public Interest Direct Payments are scheduled to be paid sequentially starting from the 5th. To prevent fraudulent claims, the city is thoroughly inspecting cases where non-practicing farmers receive the payments. Focused on-site inspections are being conducted on applicants who cannot actively farm, such as out-of-area cultivators and those certified for long-term elderly care, to strengthen measures against fraudulent claims.

Lee Tae-sung, Director of Agricultural Policy Division, said, “Agriculture is the core of basic food production and our future,” adding, “We hope the Basic Public Interest Direct Payment will greatly contribute to revitalizing the local economy and supporting farm management.”

Paju City will continue to implement various policies to enhance the public value of agriculture.

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