Yuseonghun, Geumcheon District Mayor, Supports Businesses Visited by COVID-19 Confirmed Cases

Support up to 1.95 million KRW for businesses affected by visits from COVID-19 confirmed cases... Apply by the 24th at district office's Local Economy Division or via email

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yoo Seong-hoon) announced that it is providing support for fixed costs such as rent and labor expenses to small business owners and franchise operators who are suffering losses due to visits by COVID-19 confirmed cases.

The support targets small business operators and franchise operators such as convenience stores, PC rooms, and restaurants, excluding large corporation directly managed stores, who have been affected by visits from COVID-19 confirmed cases. For small businesses, those in manufacturing, mining, construction, and transportation industries with fewer than 10 regular employees, and other industries with fewer than 5 employees, are eligible for support.

The district calculates fixed costs such as rent and labor expenses incurred for a minimum of 2 days and a maximum of 5 days to minimize losses from business closures, providing up to 1.95 million KRW per store.

Eligible business owners can apply by visiting the 11th floor Regional Economy Division of Geumcheon-gu Office with the support application form, small business confirmation certificate, lease contract, withholding tax payment report, franchise contract (for franchise operators), consent form for personal information processing, bankbook copy, and ID card by April 24, or submit these documents via email (sypark0824@geumcheon.go.kr).

The application form can be downloaded from the ‘Geumcheon News’ section on the Geumcheon-gu website (www.geumcheon.go.kr).

Mayor Yoo Seong-hoon of Geumcheon-gu said, “Although the damage caused by COVID-19 to each business is beyond words, I hope that the damage support funds provided by the district will offer some consolation,” and added, “We will continue to devise various support measures so that residents and businesses affected by COVID-19 can regain strength.”

For more details, inquiries can be made to the Economic Promotion Team of the Regional Economy Division at Geumcheon-gu Office.

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