Namyangju City Expands Opportunity Income for Farmers and Fishermen... Annual Support of 1.8 Million KRW for Youth and Returning Farmers

1. 1.8 Million KRW Per Year for Youth, Returnees, and Eco-Friendly Farmers and Fishermen
600,000 KRW Per Year for General Farmers and Fishermen
Applications Open Starting in April

Namyangju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwang-deok) announced on the 20th that it plans to significantly expand the opportunity income project provided to local farmers and fishermen starting in 2025.

Namyangju City Hall view. Provided by Namyangju City

Since 2023, Namyangju City has introduced a basic income project for farmers, providing up to 600,000 KRW per year (50,000 KRW per month) to farmers in the area. This year, the support program will be expanded and supplemented to offer more benefits to the recipients.

The expanded opportunity income for farmers and fishermen will support those registered as agricultural and fishery business operators, divided into △ youth, returnees to farming, and environmentally-friendly farmers and fishermen, and △ general farmers and fishermen. Youth, returnees, and environmentally-friendly farmers and fishermen will receive 1,800,000 KRW per year (150,000 KRW per month), while general farmers and fishermen will receive 600,000 KRW per year (50,000 KRW per month).

The eligibility criteria require that recipients have had a continuous residence in Namyangju City for at least one year (or two non-continuous years within Gyeonggi Province) and have been engaged in agricultural and fishery production activities in Namyangju City for at least one continuous year (or two continuous years within Gyeonggi Province) as registered agricultural and fishery business operators. However, those with non-agricultural income exceeding 37 million KRW per year are excluded from support.

It is expected that approximately 6,000 farmers and fishermen will benefit from this support, contributing to the maintenance of the public functions of rural areas and the sustainable development of agriculture and fisheries.

Mayor Joo Gwang-deok of Namyangju City stated, “The expansion of opportunity income for farmers and fishermen will enhance the value of agriculture and fisheries and invigorate the local economy. We will continue to communicate with farmers and fishermen and implement policies that provide practical assistance.”

Meanwhile, the city plans to begin accepting applications for the project from April after completing the city council approval process for the enactment of the 'Namyangju City Farmers and Fishermen Opportunity Income Support Ordinance.'

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