Eco-friendly produce boxes for pregnant women and new mothers — 160,000 people nationwide, worth 240,000 won (you pay 48,000 won)
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
From July the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is giving 160,000 pregnant women and new mothers across the country eco-friendly produce boxes worth 240,000 won for a personal contribution of 48,000 won.
Key facts
| Who it is for | 160,000 pregnant women and new mothers nationwide — people who gave birth on or after 1 January 2025 or are pregnant as of the application date (no income or nutritional status limits) |
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| What you get | A box worth 240,000 won (government pays 80%, you pay 20% = a personal contribution of 48,000 won) |
| Contents | Government-certified items such as organic and pesticide-free produce; items that must be offered grow from 35 to 55 |
| How to apply | Eco E-Mall (www.ecoemall.com), or the si, gun or gu office, or the eup, myeon or dong community service centre for your registered address |
| Ordering opens | Those finally selected can order online from 20 July (check Eco E-Mall or your local government website for regional timings) |
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From July the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is fully rolling out a scheme that gives 160,000 pregnant women and new mothers across the country eco-friendly produce boxes worth 240,000 won. Those selected can buy a box worth 240,000 won for a personal contribution of 48,000 won: the government covers 80% of the price and the recipient pays 20%. The boxes are made up of government-certified items such as organic and pesticide-free produce, and the number of items that must be offered has grown from 35 during the pilot to 55. You can apply if you gave birth on or after 1 January 2025 or are pregnant as of the application date; there are no separate limits based on income or nutritional status. Applications can be made on the dedicated site Eco E-Mall (www.ecoemall.com) or in person at the si, gun or gu office or the eup, myeon or dong community service centre for your registered address, and those finally selected can order online from 20 July.
Summaries below are factual notes based on government announcements and primary sources — not evaluations or opinions.
FAQ
Who can apply?
People who gave birth on or after 1 January 2025 or who are pregnant as of the application date. There are no separate limits based on income or nutritional status.
How much do I pay?
The government covers 80% of the price, so you buy a box worth 240,000 won for a personal contribution of 48,000 won.