The experience of living in the countryside is well-received, but settling in is daunting.

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[Korea Agricultural News Reporter Kim Joo-young] What would it be like to live in the countryside? The "Try Living in the Countryside" project, which offers urban residents the opportunity to experience rural life, is serving as a stepping stone for returning to farming or rural life. However, actual settlement faces difficulties due to short durations of stay and a shortage of housing and jobs. With disruptions in promotion and counseling following the suspension of state funding, measures are needed to ensure the sustainability of the project. In 2019, the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City launched the "Try Living in Jeonnam" project, the first of its kind in the nation. This program supports urban residents in returning to farming or rural life by allowing them to stay in the countryside for two to three months to experience farming and daily life, as well as interact with local residents. As of last year, 3,152 people participated, and 5

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