70% of 7th Graduating Class from Gangjin County Residential Returning Farmers Academy Settle in Gangjin

The Gangjin County Residential Returning Farmers Academy in South Jeolla Province has once again maintained a high settlement rate this year.

On December 4, Gangjin County announced that, following the recent graduation ceremony for the 7th class, 7 out of 10 households who completed the nine-month residency and training program have settled in the county. The Returning Farmers Academy, which operates in a remodeled former school, not only provides agricultural technology education but also supports participants by connecting them with housing, farmland, and job opportunities, helping them establish a practical foundation for rural life.

Graduation ceremony of the 7th class of Gangjin County Residential Returning-to-Farming Academy. Provided by Gangjin County

The 7th class participants completed rural adaptation programs including basic farming courses, crop cultivation practice, exchanges with local residents, and visits to leading farms. This year, there were specific settlement cases such as housing and farmland purchases, family relocations, and local employment. In addition to supporting those returning to farming, the academy also provided job and entrepreneurship counseling and living information to participants preparing for rural relocation.

The Gangjin County Residential Returning Farmers Academy achieved a 70% settlement rate this year, following last year’s 6th class, where 9 out of 11 households settled in the county. Gangjin County explained, "Systematic support for settlement foundations is contributing to population inflow and rural revitalization in the region."

Gang Jinwon, the County Governor, stated, "We congratulate the graduates who have chosen a new life in Gangjin and will continue to support them throughout their settlement process."

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