Gyeongnam Province to Accept Online Applications for 'Government Emergency Disaster Relief Fund' Starting from the 11th

Selectable Among Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Local Love Gift Certificates, and Prepaid Cards

The government's emergency disaster relief fund credit and debit card recharge application began at 7 a.m. on the 11th through the websites of nine card companies. Similar to the public mask 5-day rotation system, the application follows a day-of-the-week system, and from the 16th, applications can be made at any time. The support fund amounts are 400,000 KRW for single-person households, 600,000 KRW for two-person households, 800,000 KRW for three-person households, and 1,000,000 KRW for households of four or more. The photo shows a citizen in Jongno-gu, Seoul, applying for the support fund that day. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] Gyeongsangnam-do will begin accepting online applications for the government emergency disaster relief funds, which are provided to all citizens, starting on the 11th. Residents who are not eligible for cash payments can apply sequentially from this day onward through online and offline channels, choosing to receive the support funds via credit/debit cards, local gift certificates, or prepaid cards. To prevent a surge of applications at once, a five-day rotation system based on birth year will be applied.

Charging credit/debit cards can be applied for online from this day through each card company's website, and offline applications will be available from the 18th by visiting bank branches affiliated with each card company. The charged amount will be credited to the respective card two days after the application date.

Residents wishing to receive local gift certificates or prepaid cards can apply starting from the 18th by visiting their local town, township, or neighborhood community service centers with identification. Elderly individuals living alone or disabled persons with mobility difficulties can request a 'visiting application service' at the community service centers to receive assistance at home.

Credit/debit card applications must be made using the head of household's 'own name' card to receive the charged funds, while prepaid cards and local gift certificates can be applied for and received by either the head of household or a proxy at the community service centers.

The government emergency disaster relief fund eligibility and household member count can be checked by the head of household logging into the official website using a certified digital signature.

The usage period for the support funds is limited until August 31 to ensure residents' livelihoods and stimulate consumption to revitalize the economy. Any unused funds will expire, so they must be used within the deadline.

Additionally, applicants can choose to donate all or part of the support funds at the time of application. If not applied for within the deadline, the funds will be automatically donated, and donors can receive a 15% tax credit during year-end tax settlement.

To promote local consumption, the use of government emergency disaster relief funds is restricted by region: credit/debit cards and prepaid cards can be used within the provincial level, while local gift certificates are limited to city or county levels. Usage is also restricted in certain sectors such as department stores, large supermarkets, online shopping malls, and entertainment establishments.

The government emergency disaster relief fund amounts are ▲400,000 KRW for single-person households ▲600,000 KRW for two-person households ▲800,000 KRW for three-person households ▲1,000,000 KRW for households of four or more members.

Previously, the province provided cash payments on the 4th to approximately 221,000 households receiving low-income livelihood benefits, basic pensions, and disability pensions who require urgent support.

Kim Kyung-soo, Governor of Gyeongsangnam-do, stated, "We will focus administrative efforts to ensure the government emergency disaster relief funds are distributed promptly and without issues," adding, "We will do our best to ensure that the government and Gyeongsangnam-do's emergency disaster relief funds quickly translate into consumption, helping the local economy regain vitality."

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