Siheung City Accepting Applications for Opportunity Income Support Program for Farmers and Fishermen Until April 15

Local Currency Support Provided to Young Farmers, Returning Farmers, and Others

Siheung City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lim Byeongtaek) will be accepting applications for the "2026 Opportunity Income Support Program for Farmers and Fishermen" until April 15.

City Hall View of Siheung. Provided by Siheung City

The "Opportunity Income Support Program for Farmers and Fishermen" is a project aimed at supporting farmers and fishermen who maintain the public functions of agriculture and rural areas and create social value, thereby promoting the sustainable development of agriculture and fisheries.

Eligible applicants include: ▲ Young farmers and fishermen under the age of 50 (however, those aged 40 to under 50 must have registered as agricultural or fishery business entities within the past 10 years), ▲ Returning farmers and fishermen within 5 years of returning to farming or fishing (up to 65 years old), ▲ Environmentally friendly farmers and fishermen, animal welfare livestock farms, livestock happiness farms, and premium seafood producers, ▲ General farmers. In addition, applicants must have continuously resided in Siheung City for more than one year and have actually engaged in the production of agricultural or aquatic products for more than one year. However, those whose non-farm income exceeds 37 million won will be excluded from eligibility.

The application period runs from the 16th to April 15. Applicants can visit their local administrative welfare center with their identification card or apply through the integrated support system.

Applicants received during the application period will be reviewed by the Opportunity Income Support Committee for Farmers and Fishermen, which will finalize the list of recipients. Selected recipients will receive the local currency "Siru" in June, which can be used at affiliated local currency merchants and at nine agricultural and livestock cooperatives within the city.

Kim Ikkyum, Director of the Agricultural Technology Center, stated, "This project is designed to provide fair compensation for the public functions of agriculture and fisheries, such as food security and environmental conservation," adding, "We expect it will contribute to the sustainable development of rural areas and the stable livelihoods of farmers and fishermen. We encourage many farmers and fishermen to take an interest and participate."

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