Jindo County Recruiting Participants for Second Half of "Living in Rural Area" Program

Recruitment for "Living in Jindo" Program
Experience Rural Life and Village Residency for Urban Residents Wishing to Return to Farming or Fishing

Jindo County is making efforts to increase local settlers through the rural living experience program. Photo by Jindo County

Jindo County in South Jeolla Province is recruiting participants for the second half of the year for its "Living in Jindo (Rural Area)" program, targeting urban residents who wish to return to farming or fishing villages or relocate to rural areas.

The county announced that it is accepting applications from six households (eight individuals) at Gileunpuleumi Village from July 31 to August 20, and from six households (nine individuals) at Namdo Jeonwon Hanok Village from August 8 to August 18.

In the first half of this year, a total of 16 households (20 participants) lived in the villages for two to three months, engaging in a variety of activities such as job experiences, local tours, exchanges with residents, agricultural and fisheries work experiences, gardening and flower cultivation, and traditional culture experiences. Among the participants, five have actually settled in Jindo.

An official from the county's Population Policy Office stated, "This is a great opportunity to prepare for returning to farming or fishing villages by experiencing rural life firsthand," and added, "We will actively support those who wish to make a new start on Jindo, the Treasure Island."

Meanwhile, the county is implementing various support projects to help newcomers settle, including subsidies for farmhouse repairs, moving expenses, agricultural and fisheries materials, as well as loans for business startups and home purchases.

Additionally, the county currently operates seven "Returning Farmer Houses" and plans to recruit residents for four houses in September, offering a monthly rent of 10,000 won for up to two years to applicants from outside South Jeolla Province who wish to move to the area.

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