Mapo-gu to Provide 'Living Support Fund' (450,000 KRW per Single-Person Household) for Residents in COVID-19 Quarantine or Hospitalization

Emergency Livelihood Support for Residents Under Isolation and Hospitalization Treatment... ▲Single-Person Household 454,900 KRW ▲Two-Person Household 774,700 KRW ▲Four-Person Household 1,230,000 KRW

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun) will provide living support funds to residents who are hospitalized or quarantined due to COVID-19 to stabilize their livelihoods.

The living support fund is available to those who have received quarantine or hospitalization treatment notices and quarantine release notices issued by the public health center, have faithfully complied with measures according to the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, and if no household member has received paid leave expenses.

The support amount is paid based on the living support funds announced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the number of household members registered in the resident registration.

If the hospitalization or quarantine period is between 14 days and one month, the support amounts are ▲ 454,900 KRW for a single-person household ▲ 774,700 KRW for a two-person household ▲ 1,002,400 KRW for a three-person household ▲ 1,230,000 KRW for a four-person household ▲ 1,457,500 KRW for households of five or more members.

If the hospitalization or quarantine period is less than 14 days, the support is calculated on a pro-rata basis and varies accordingly. For foreigner households, the amount is calculated and paid based on a single-person household.

To apply for the living support fund, after discharge or quarantine release, applicants must bring their ID and a copy of a bankbook in the applicant’s name and visit the local community service center responsible for their resident registration, or apply by mail, email, or fax.

For related inquiries, contact the Health and Welfare Counseling Center (☎129) or Mapo-gu Welfare Policy Division (☎3153-8836).

Additionally, employers who provided paid leave according to the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act to employees who were confirmed COVID-19 patients or quarantined or hospitalized due to contact with patients can apply for and receive support for the paid leave expenses provided to their workers.

The support amount is up to 130,000 KRW per day based on the employee’s daily wage during the quarantine period.

Applications for paid leave expense support should be made to the National Pension Service branch office, and related inquiries can be made to the Health and Welfare Counseling Center (☎129) or the National Pension Service branch office.

Yoo Dong-gyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, “This is a measure to protect residents whose livelihoods are inevitably affected due to hospitalization or quarantine caused by COVID-19,” and added, “We will prioritize the safety of residents and do our best to prepare related measures.”

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