The Korea Forest Service begins payment of forestry direct payments...totaling 51.6 billion won.

The Korea Forest Service announced on the 15th that it will disburse approximately 51.6 billion won in forestry and forest public service direct payment (forestry direct payment) to households and forestry workers by 2025. This year's recipients total 19,658 cases, covering an area of approximately 67,000 hectares of forest. The total amount to be disbursed is 51.6 billion won, which is an increase of approximately 1.3 billion won compared to last year. By type, there are 17,703 forestry product production businesses (39.1 billion won), 1,383 forestry businesses (6.9 billion won), and 572 forestry product and forestry businesses (5.6 billion won). The Korea Forest Service meticulously verified the eligibility of applicants for payment recipients, checking for deceased individuals, excessive non-agricultural income, and duplicate plots. Additionally, cross-checks were conducted with local governments and joint on-site inspections were carried out, and honorary monitors were ...