Application and Registration for Daejeon Regional Livelihood Support Fund... 300,000 to 700,000 KRW Provided via Prepaid Card

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Daejeon City is accepting applications for a regional livelihood support fund. This is provided separately from the government's emergency disaster relief fund. The support amount is expected to range from 300,000 to 700,000 KRW per household.

The city announced on the 2nd that from the 6th, applications for the "Daejeon-type Emergency Disaster Livelihood Support Fund" will be accepted through the Daejeon City Hall website. After online applications, from the 20th until the end of next month, applications can also be made by visiting the local administrative welfare centers.

The eligible applicants are 171,768 households with income exceeding 50% but not exceeding 100% of the median income. Applicants can apply for the support fund on specific days according to the last digit of their birth year, and on weekends, anyone can apply online regardless of the last digit of their birth year. This is the same system currently used for purchasing public masks.

After receiving applications, the city plans to provide livelihood support funds ranging from a minimum of 300,000 KRW to a maximum of 700,000 KRW per household. Applicants will receive prepaid cards which can be used until July 31. The prepaid cards can be collected by visiting the local administrative welfare centers within 5 to 10 days after application.

The city plans to send individual text messages to inform applicants of their collection times to prevent a sudden influx of people at the local administrative welfare centers.

The livelihood support fund is provided separately from the government's emergency disaster relief fund. The government's disaster relief fund focuses on providing up to 1,000,000 KRW to households in the bottom 70% income bracket, but the application period and usage deadline have not yet been determined.

Heo Tae-jeong, Mayor of Daejeon, said, "We will ensure that the livelihood support fund is quickly provided to low-income groups struggling due to COVID-19," and added, "We will also strive to revitalize local consumption and activate local commercial districts by providing prepaid cards with a set usage period."

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