Sangju City Proves Its Status as the Top Destination for Returning to Farming and Rural Life at the "2025 National Farm Expo"

Introduction of Effective Settlement Support Policies
Spotlight on Bridging Urban Residents and Rural Communities

Sangju City in North Gyeongsang Province has once again reaffirmed its status as an ideal destination for urban residents seeking to relocate to rural areas, through direct communication with city dwellers.

From June 20 to June 22, Sangju City participated in the "2025 National Farm Expo" held at the aT Center in Yangjae-dong, Seoul, where it actively promoted settlement programs and key policies to urban residents interested in returning to farming or rural life, receiving an enthusiastic response.

At this expo, Sangju City introduced highly effective settlement support policies, including support for housing rental fees, assistance with housing repair costs, and subsidies for farmland lease fees.

In particular, the city presented practical models to help urban residents adapt to rural life by providing information on experiential programs such as "Experience Living in the Countryside," "Sangju Seoul Farm," and "Living in Two Areas in Ian-myeon."

In addition, processed persimmon and grape products?Sangju's signature agricultural specialties?and the branded rice "Miso Jinpum" were showcased, attracting many visitors. Consultations at the booth also led to numerous inquiries about Sangju's excellent agricultural infrastructure and quality of life.

A city official stated, "It was a meaningful opportunity to provide practical information and hands-on experiences regarding our relocation policies amid high interest from urban residents," adding, "We will continue to do our best to ensure Sangju becomes the top settlement city nationwide through a variety of policies and support measures."

Meanwhile, Sangju City is implementing a range of policies to attract new residents and revitalize rural communities, and is recognized as a leading local government for guiding urban residents toward stable settlement through systematic support.