Gyeonggi Province to Provide Eco-Friendly Agricultural Product Bundles Worth 480,000 Won to Pregnant Women in Suwon and Other Cities

[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hun] Gyeonggi Province is launching the 'Eco-Friendly Agricultural Product Support Project for Pregnant Women' this year, following last year's initiative, to promote the health of pregnant women and expand consumption of eco-friendly agricultural products.

This year's project beneficiaries are residing in 18 cities and counties including Suwon, Yongin, Hwaseong, Pyeongtaek, Icheon, Yeoju, Bucheon, Namyangju, Anseong, Seongnam, Siheung, Anyang, Goyang, Uijeongbu, Hanam, Guri, Yangpyeong, and Yeoncheon, with 30,210 pregnant women who were pregnant as of the application date last year or within one year after childbirth. This represents a more than fourfold increase from 7,107 beneficiaries last year.

Selected beneficiaries who submit supporting documents such as birth certificates and pregnancy confirmations can apply for 'Eco-Friendly Agricultural Product Support' online at the 'Eco-Friendly Agricultural Product Shopping Mall for Pregnant Women' (www.ecoemall.com). After verification, from the time of participation in the city and county project, beneficiaries can receive a total value of 480,000 won in eco-friendly agricultural products per person, 1-4 times per month for up to 12 months, with a 20% out-of-pocket contribution.

Agricultural products can be ordered through two designated online shopping malls including Doure Co-op Mall (https://www.ecoop.or.kr/pwfood/) and Hansalim Pregnant Women Bundle (http://shop.hansalim.or.kr/om/pw/pw_main.do). Customers need only pay 20% of the out-of-pocket amount at the time of purchase. Deliveries will be completed within 48 hours of order completion.

Kim Ki-jong, head of the Eco-Friendly Agriculture Division of Gyeonggi Province, said, "This project is a win-win initiative for producers and consumers that simultaneously promotes the health of pregnant women and expands consumption of eco-friendly agricultural products. We hope for the interest and participation of many pregnant women."

Meanwhile, the province plans to propose additional state budget support to the central government to enable additional support for 13 cities and counties including Ansan, Gimpo, Gwacheon, Uiwang, Gwangmyeong, Gunpo, Osan, Gwangju, Paju, Yangju, Dongducheon, Pocheon, and Gapyeong, which are not yet eligible for support.