Yangpyeong-gun to Distribute Second Half Basic Income for Farmers and Opportunity Income for Farmers and Fishermen

Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province (Governor Jeon Jin-seon) announced on the 30th that it completed the payment of the 2024 second half Gyeonggi-do Farmer Basic Income and Fishermen Opportunity Income on the 27th.

A view of Gapyeong County Office. Provided by Gapyeong County.

The Gyeonggi-do Farmer Basic Income is a project that supports 600,000 KRW annually to preserve the public value of agriculture and farmer income. This year, 17,814 people applied, and after verifying residency, farming conditions, and non-agricultural income, a final total of 17,378 recipients were confirmed and paid on the 27th through local currency (Yangpyeong Tongbo).

The Gyeonggi-do Fishermen Opportunity Income is a policy project that supports 450,000 KRW quarterly to reward the social value creation of fishermen and overcome the extinction crisis of farming and fishing villages. It was first implemented in the fourth quarter of this year in 11 cities and counties in Gyeonggi-do, including Yangpyeong-gun. Among 2,568 applicants for opportunity income in Yangpyeong-gun, 2,523 fishermen were confirmed and paid the opportunity income.

The amount received can be used for 180 days from the payment date at affiliated stores of the local currency (Yangpyeong Tongbo) within the jurisdiction, and any remaining balance will be automatically forfeited after 180 days, so the full amount must be used before expiration.

According to the county, starting in 2025, the Gyeonggi-do Farmer Basic Income will be integrated into the Gyeonggi-do Fishermen Opportunity Income. Therefore, farms not registered as agricultural management entities must register with the Agricultural Product Quality Management Service to receive the Gyeonggi-do Fishermen Opportunity Income.

Governor Jeon Jin-seon said, “I hope that the payment of the second half Farmer Basic Income and Fishermen Opportunity Income will serve as an opportunity to help farmers and fishermen facing difficulties and revitalize the local economy.”

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