Gangjin County Launches 42.2 Billion Won "Imcheon District New Village" Development Project

Infrastructure to Be Established by 2026
Support for Settlement of Young People and New Farmers

On November 13, Gangjin County in Jeollanam-do announced that it will begin full-scale implementation of the "Imcheon District New Village Development Project" to revitalize rural areas struggling with population decline and aging demographics. The county plans to invest 42.2 billion won to rapidly establish infrastructure by 2026 and create a "Gangjin-style Rural New Town" where young people, new farmers, and returnees to rural areas can settle together.

Aerial view of the new village in Imcheon district, Gangjin County, Jeollanam-do. Provided by Gangjin County

The new village in the Imcheon district will be developed on approximately 190,000 square meters in Imcheon-ri, Gangjin-eup, and will include the expansion of access roads, the construction of a residential complex, and the establishment of a smart farm infrastructure. Gangjin County plans to widen the current single-lane access road to a two-lane road to improve accessibility and enhance the efficiency of agricultural product distribution. The related design work is in its final stages, and administrative procedures are underway with the goal of starting construction in the first half of 2026.

A total of 179 housing units will be supplied in the new village, consisting of 138 lots for sale and 41 lots for rent. The rental housing is intended to support young people preparing to return to or settle in rural areas by reducing their initial financial burden. The project is designed to encourage the formation of a stable community by enabling diverse groups to live together. Residents of the nearby Sincheon village expressed their anticipation for the development, saying it would expand their living area.

Gangjin County is currently conducting an appraisal for the land readjustment plan, with transparency and resident participation as core principles, and plans to hold additional briefings for residents. The county has indicated that it aims to minimize conflicts and establish a sustainable foundation for village management through a public-private partnership model in which both the administration and residents participate in the planning process.

Gang Jinwon, Governor of Gangjin County, stated, "The Imcheon District New Village is not simply a residential complex but a strategic project to redesign the future of Gangjin's rural areas." He added, "We will develop it into a self-sustaining rural new town where young people and new farmers can thrive together." He also emphasized, "We will focus the county's capabilities on improving residents' quality of life and connecting living areas."

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