# South Korean agricultural financial support measures > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-agricultural-financial-support-measures > Updated: 2026-09-22T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The South Korean government has implemented several measures to provide financial stability to the agricultural sector. In late September 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced approximately 30.5 billion won in disaster recovery funds to assist 14,689 farms. This relief follows damage caused by extreme heat, drought, and hail during July and August, which affected thousands of hectares of crops including ginseng, persimmons, and apples. In addition to direct disaster relief, the government has adjusted eligibility criteria for agricultural direct payments. To account for rising inflation and income levels, the non-agricultural income threshold for basic public direct payments was raised from 37 million won to 47 million won. This administrative adjustment allows more farmers to qualify for stability payments, with distributions expected by November or December. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: South Korea raises income threshold for agricultural direct payments South Korea will raise the non-agricultural income threshold for public direct payments from 37 million to 47 million won, allowing this year's applicants to benefit before the new law officially takes effect. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-raises-income-threshold-for-agricultural-direct-payments ### 2026-09-20: South Korea to provide 30.5 billion won in relief for heat and drought-damaged farms South Korea is providing 30.5 billion won in disaster relief to nearly 15,000 farms hit by summer heatwaves, droughts, and hail, with priority payments scheduled before the Chuseok holiday. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-to-provide-305-billion-won-in-relief-for-heat-and-drought-damaged-farms --- Cite as: South Korean agricultural financial support measures. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-agricultural-financial-support-measures