Imsil County Selected for 'Rural-Urban Win-Win Cooperation Fund Support Project'

"Revitalizing the Rural Economy and Strengthening Competitiveness"

Imsil County in North Jeolla Province has been finally selected for the 2026 Rural-Urban Win-Win Cooperation Fund Support Project, which is supported by Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH).

Imsil County has been finally selected for the 2026 Rural-Urban Win-Win Cooperation Fund Support Project supported by Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH). Photo by Imsil County

According to the county on December 11, the Rural-Urban Win-Win Cooperation Fund Project was established to minimize damage to agriculture and fisheries resulting from the implementation of free trade agreements (FTA), to promote the sustainable development of rural and fishing communities, and to revitalize and strengthen the competitiveness of the rural economy through win-win cooperation with private companies.

LH has been carrying out various cooperative projects such as improving the welfare of rural residents, regional development, expanding medical and cultural services, and building smart agriculture infrastructure.

Accordingly, next year, the county will focus on regions with aging populations and declining demographics, as well as those with underdeveloped cultural environments. The goal is to attract external visitors through various cultural experience events and performances, thereby alleviating the risk of regional extinction and contributing to the revitalization of the local economy. As a result, Imsil County has been finally selected for the cooperative project.

LH will invest 75 million won from the Rural-Urban Win-Win Cooperation Fund into this project to expand cultural and artistic programs and cultural infrastructure. The county will handle regional promotion and administrative support, while the Imsil Pilbong Nongak Preservation Association, a national intangible heritage organization, will carry out cultural and artistic projects reflecting the unique characteristics of the region.

County Governor Sim Min stated, "With LH's support, we expect that many people will visit Imsil through a variety of cultural experiences and performances, which will also improve the quality of life for local residents. The county will continue its efforts to address population decline and actively support the revitalization of the local economy."

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