Seongdong-gu Provides Temporary Living Expenses Support to Approximately 7,630 Households Including Basic Livelihood Security Recipients

Temporary Living Support Payment for About 7,630 Households Including Basic Livelihood Security Recipients and Lower-Income Classes... Single Livelihood Medical Recipients Receive 520,000 KRW for 4 Months, 4-Person Households Receive 1,400,000 KRW, and Single-Person Households in Housing, Education Recipients, and Lower-Income Classes Receive 400,000 KRW... Apply at Dong Community Centers from 6th to 10th

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Won-oh) will provide temporary living support funds for four months to assist low-income households facing increased economic difficulties due to COVID-19.

The support targets approximately 7,630 households, including recipients of livelihood and medical benefits, facility recipients, housing and education benefit recipients, and the near-poor class. The funds will be provided as prepaid cards that can be used at any small business within Seoul, excluding large supermarkets and department stores, to stabilize the lives of low-income households, boost consumption, and promote local economic revitalization.

The amount varies according to eligibility and household size. A single-person household receiving livelihood and medical benefits will receive a total of 520,000 KRW over four months, while a four-person household will receive 1,400,000 KRW. Housing and education benefit recipients and the near-poor class will receive 400,000 KRW for a single-person household.

The district office will accept concentrated applications at the community service centers from the 6th to the 10th. Applicants must bring their ID, visit in person, and complete the application form to receive the prepaid card. Vulnerable groups such as the elderly and disabled may have their legal representatives or benefit managers collect the card on their behalf.

The full four-month amount will be paid at once. To prevent congestion caused by a sudden influx of applicants in a short period, the payment dates for eligible recipients will be staggered by community service center. The schedule will be notified via text message.

A district official stated, “This temporary living support fund is fully funded by the national government. It aims not only to stabilize the lives of low-income residents but also to revitalize the local economy. We encourage concentrated use of the prepaid cards until July.”

Seongdong-gu Mayor Jeong Won-oh said, “We are making every effort to provide economic assistance to stabilize the lives of low-income residents whose living conditions have become vulnerable due to COVID-19. The district will spare no effort to support all Seongdong-gu residents so that everyone can wisely overcome these difficult times.”

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