Gongju City, advancing sustainable regional development in agriculture, welfare, etc.

Support for Microorganism Agents to Prevent Strawberry Diseases Initiation of Childcare Subsidy Program for Children of Foreign Nationals The city of Gongju (Mayor Choi Won-cheol) is promoting various support policies in the fields of agriculture and welfare to improve the quality of life for citizens and achieve sustainable regional development. The city recently announced that it has provided free microorganism agents to prevent strawberry diseases to three strawberry cultivation areas within the city due to concerns about the spread of diseases caused by insufficient sunlight and low temperatures. This project, part of the Chungcheongnam-do regional field-focused proposal project, was implemented with a total budget of 100 million won (50% provincial funding, 50% city funding) to reduce the use of chemical pesticides and strengthen the foundation for eco-friendly agriculture. Technical Extension Division Manager Park Sung-jin said, "As sudden outbreaks of diseases and pests are ...