Osan City Opens Application for '2026 Farmers and Fishermen Opportunity Income'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Osan City will accept applications for the '2026 Farmers and Fishermen Opportunity Income' from March 25 through April 24 to guarantee the public value of agriculture and rural areas and respond to the rural depopulation crisis.

The Farmers and Fishermen Opportunity Income is a system designed to compensate for the social value created by farming and fishing industries and maintain sustainable agricultural foundations, providing regular support payments to farmers and fishermen who meet certain requirements.

Applicants must be registered as farmers or fishermen with agricultural or fishing management entities and maintain a residence in Osan City, meeting standards for residence duration, farming period, and income level. Monthly payments are 50,000 won for general farmers and fishermen, and 150,000 won for young farmers and fishermen, returning farmers and fishermen, and eco-friendly farmers. Payments are made in 'Osaek Jeon,' a local currency.

The opportunity income will be distributed twice, in June and December. The Osaek Jeon received can be used at affiliated merchants within the city, which is expected to contribute to both farmers and fishermen's income supplementation and revitalization of the local economy.

Applications can be submitted in person at the Osan City Hall Department of Urban Agriculture or online through the Farmers and Fishermen Opportunity Income homepage.

Mayor Lee Kwon-jae stated, "The Farmers and Fishermen Opportunity Income is a system that goes beyond simple support to uphold the sustainability and public functions of agriculture," adding, "We hope all farmers and fishermen who meet the eligibility requirements will apply without fail within the designated period."

For detailed information regarding the program, inquiries can be made to the Osan City Department of Urban Agriculture (☎031-8036-7624, 7635).