Mapo-gu 'Disaster Emergency Living Expenses' Application Site 'Heated Up'

As of the 20th, emergency living expenses support of approximately 77,000 households and 190 million KRW decided... Online and community centers accept applications by birth year in a 5-day rotation system until May 15

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yudonggyun) announced that as of the 20th, a total of about 7,700 households have been approved for emergency living expenses amounting to 190 million KRW, following the application process for the ‘Seoul City Disaster Emergency Living Expenses’ that began on the 30th of last month to overcome the COVID-19 crisis.

The ‘Seoul City Disaster Emergency Living Expenses’ can be applied for on-site and online through a five-day system based on birth year, and the district will operate both online applications and on-site applications at 16 community service centers in Mapo-gu until May 15.

According to the district, a total of 24,471 online applications were received from the 30th of last month to the 14th of this month. Subsequently, on-site applications, which began on the 16th, received a total of 7,468 applications within two days (4,656 on-site applications, 2,789 online applications, and 23 visiting applications).

As of the 20th, the total number of households approved for disaster emergency living expenses in Mapo-gu is about 7,700, amounting to 190 million KRW. Among these, support through Mapo Love Gift Certificates accounted for 4,020 cases totaling 147 million KRW, and prepaid card support accounted for 3,680 cases totaling 123 million KRW.

To support this disaster emergency living expense program, all staff at the 16 community service centers in Mapo-gu, along with 39 dispatched workers and 95 temporary workers, are focusing their efforts on guidance, consultation, application, investigation, and support procedures.

An employee in charge of applications at one of Mapo-gu’s community service centers said, “Unlike online applications, many elderly people visit for on-site applications, so we provide detailed guidance on how to fill out the application forms as well as on the types of living expense applications such as online gift certificates and prepaid cards.”

It has also been identified that relatively younger applicants frequently inquire about whether they are excluded from eligibility or about consent to personal information for all family members.

Mapo-gu is distributing notices to all residents to ensure no one misses the application for the ‘Disaster Emergency Living Expenses,’ which is being implemented for the first time since the district’s establishment. Additionally, to assist those with mobility difficulties, the district operates visiting application desks and permanent information booths in front of community service centers to encourage residents to apply for support.

It is expected that an average of 100 to 300 applicants will visit the 16 community service centers in Mapo-gu daily. Applications can be made on-site until May 15, and online applications are also available through the Seoul Welfare Portal (http://wis.seoul.go.kr).

The Seoul City Disaster Emergency Living Expenses are provided to households residing in Seoul as of 0:00 on March 18, with household income at or below 100% of the median income. The amounts are 300,000 KRW for 1-2 person households, 400,000 KRW for 3-4 person households, and 500,000 KRW for households of five or more.

Mapo-gu expects that about 54,230 households, which is approximately 30% of the total 180,000 households, will be eligible for and receive the disaster emergency living expenses.

Yudonggyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, “We have formed a monitoring team to maintain a regular inspection system so that residents can receive support without inconvenience,” and added, “We will do our utmost to ensure that the support procedures are thorough so that the disaster emergency living expenses provide prompt assistance to local residents struggling due to COVID-19.”

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