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Bonghwa County regional revitalization efforts

Overview

Bonghwa County has initiated several programs aimed at addressing regional decline and supporting local demographics. Initially, the county launched the ‘Young Farmer Self-Reliance Foundation Support Project,’ providing subsidies of up to 100 million KRW to farmers aged 39 or younger. To combat population decline, the county approved its second Basic Plan for Responding to Population Decline for the 2027–2031 period, which includes projects like the ‘K-Vietnam Valley’ tourism hub and the ‘Bonghwa-style Sunlight Income Village.’ Expanding social welfare, the county launched the ‘2026 Nutrition Filling Relief Care Service’ and the 2026 Filial Piety Incentive. Building on these efforts, the county introduced a long-term development plan to foster a healing industry by 2035. In September 2026, the county held reporting sessions to establish its 2027 administrative work plans, focusing on reviewing the pledges of the 9th popularly elected administration and adopting a ‘selection and focus’ strategy to manage fiscal conditions.

To combat regional extinction, the county is accelerating an independent rural basic income project. Following the inclusion of expanded rural basic income pilot programs in the 2027 government budget proposal, Bonghwa County is adopting a ‘two-track’ strategy to advance its own model while preparing to align with government standards. To refine this, the county scheduled a public briefing for October 7, 2026, to gather resident feedback on eligibility, payment methods, and the use of local currency to stimulate the economy.

On September 19, 2026, approximately 20 members of the Bonghwa-gun Youth Policy Council participated in the 7th Suwon Youth Day. Operating booths such as ‘Subongi’s Photo Studio’ and ‘Subongi’s Fruit Shop,’ the council introduced settlement policies and agricultural products to urban youth. The council received a commendation from Suwon City for its efforts to build sustainable networks and contribute to youth policy development.

Entities

Bonghwa County · Choi Ki-young · Bonghwa-gun · Bonghwa County Agricultural Technology Center · Bonghwa Credit Union

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bonghwa County to hold briefing on 2027 rural basic income pilot

    Bonghwa County will hold a public briefing on October 7 to discuss its 2027 rural basic income pilot project, aiming to combat population decline and boost the local economy through resident-led design.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Bonghwa-gun youth promote regional policies at Suwon Youth Day

    Bonghwa-gun Youth Policy Council members promoted regional settlement policies and local produce at the 7th Suwon Youth Day, receiving a commendation for fostering rural-urban youth exchange.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bonghwa County pursues independent rural basic income program

    Bonghwa County is pursuing a two-track strategy for rural basic income, developing an independent program while preparing for future government pilot opportunities to combat regional extinction.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bonghwa County outlines 2027 administrative work plans

    Bonghwa County has outlined its 2027 administrative plans, focusing on fiscal efficiency through “selection and focus” and leveraging local forestry and agriculture to drive regional growth.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bonghwa County launches long-term healing industry roadmap through 2035

    Bonghwa County is developing a long-term roadmap to become a healing industry hub by 2035, integrating forest and agricultural resources with AI technology.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bonghwa County implements new administrative and environmental initiatives

    Bonghwa County has launched several initiatives, including a subsidy account partnership with Bonghwa Credit Union, a joint pine wilt disease prevention pact, and new social welfare programs.

  7. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Bonghwa County unveils 5-year roadmap to combat population decline

    Bonghwa County has launched a five-year roadmap (2027–2031) to combat population decline, aiming to restore its population to 30,000 through 59 projects focused on jobs, housing, and cultural tourism.

  8. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Bonghwa County launches nutritional care service for elderly

    Bonghwa County is partnering with local post offices to provide nutritional snacks and wellness checks for elderly residents and discharged patients to strengthen rural care networks.

  9. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Bonghwa County launches support project for young farmers

    Bonghwa County is offering up to 100 million KRW to support young farmers in developing agricultural production, processing, and tourism businesses to combat rural aging and population decline.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · bjynews.com · cunews.net · hidomin.com · idaegu.com · imaeil.com · m.imaeil.com · sisajournal.com · womannews.net

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