Inje County to Launch 2026 Farmer Allowance Support... 700,000 Won to Be Paid to 3,232 Households

Inje County, Gangwon Province, will actively implement the “2026 Inje County Farmer Allowance Support Project” to preserve the public value of agriculture and establish a stable income base for farmers.

Panoramic view of Inje County Office.

The county has been steadily promoting the farmer allowance support project to support stable farming activities for farmers in response to the ongoing decline and aging of the rural population.

A total budget of approximately 2.26 billion won will be allocated for the 2026 farmer allowance support project, with the program expected to benefit about 3,232 households.

Selected recipients will receive an annual payment of 700,000 won per household, disbursed once a year. The allowance will be provided in the form of Inje Love Gift Certificates (including the Chaeweodream Card). Through this, the county expects not only to stabilize farmers’ real incomes but also to boost local consumption and revitalize the regional economy.

The Inje County Farmer Allowance has seen a steady increase in both applicants and support scale since its first implementation in 2021. In 2025, a total of 2.184 billion won was distributed to 3,120 recipients.

Based on the results of previous operations, the county plans to further strengthen the stability and fairness of the system in 2026.

Eligibility is limited to households registered as agricultural management entities that have resided in Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province for at least two years and maintained their agricultural management status for at least two years as of January 1, 2026.

However, corporations, public officials and employees of public institutions and their spouses, employees with non-agricultural income of 37 million won or more per year, and those with a history of fraudulent subsidy claims are excluded from eligibility.

Even after payment, the county will operate a reporting center for improper claims and carry out recovery measures to thoroughly manage the fairness and reliability of the system.

Applications for the 2026 farmer allowance will be accepted from February 2 to March 6.

Farmers can apply by visiting their local township or town administrative welfare center or conveniently submit applications online via the “Gangwon Benefit Easy” website, further improving accessibility.

After reviewing eligibility and handling any appeals, the final list of recipients will be confirmed in April, and payments will be made sequentially starting from April 27.

An official from Inje County stated, “The farmer allowance is more than just income support; it is a system through which society collectively recognizes the public value of agriculture and rural communities. We will continue to provide on-site, farmer-centered policy support so that farmers can take pride in their work and focus on stable farming.”

Meanwhile, Inje County plans to further strengthen the foundation for sustainable rural communities by linking the farmer allowance support project with various agricultural policies aimed at improving farmers’ quality of life and maintaining rural community vitality.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.