Emergency Disaster Relief Fund On-Site Registration Starts from the 18th

Application for Visiting Local Administrative Welfare Center and Banks Linked with Credit/Debit Cards

Gwangju City Hall

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Emergency disaster relief funds ranging from 400,000 won to a maximum of 1,000,000 won per household will begin on-site registration at the Dong Administrative Welfare Centers and card company-linked bank counters starting on the 18th.

The Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 17th that from the 18th, households receiving the emergency disaster relief funds in the form of prepaid Gwangju Sangsaeng Cards can apply at their local administrative welfare centers, and households receiving the funds via credit or debit card point recharge who have difficulty applying online can also visit card company-linked banks to apply.

When applying in person at the Dong Administrative Welfare Center, representatives such as household members other than the head of the household are also allowed, but they must bring a power of attorney, the representative’s ID, and proof of relationship.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and avoid initial congestion, a weekday system similar to the mask 5-day rotation system will be applied based on the birth year of the head of the household.

The Gwangju Sangsaeng Card will be issued in four denominations: 100,000 won, 200,000 won, 400,000 won, and 500,000 won. Due to the nature of the local gift certificate being issued anonymously, users must register to enable year-end tax settlement, reissuance in case of loss, and usage history inquiry.

User registration can be done through Gwangju Bank internet banking, mobile app, or branches. After registering the cardholder’s name, if lost, users can report it via the Gwangju Bank call center or branches to receive reissuance.

When applying at card company-linked banks, only the head of the household can apply using a card in their own name. The weekday system also applies, and the support funds will be charged to the card after two days.

The distributed emergency disaster relief funds can be conveniently used throughout Gwangju Metropolitan City except in certain sectors such as department stores, large marts, online shopping malls, entertainment, and gambling establishments. To revitalize the local economy, the funds must be used by August 31, and unused amounts will be reclaimed.

If applicants wish, they can also apply for donations. When receiving funds via credit or debit card recharge, donations can be made in units of 10,000 won, and when receiving via the Gwangju Sangsaeng Card, donations are limited by denomination and can be made in units of 100,000 won.

Donations are used as employment insurance fund resources for employment stability and vocational skill development projects, and a 15% tax credit benefit is provided during year-end tax settlement.

Meanwhile, Gwangju City plans to provide the Gwangju Sangsaeng Card immediately upon application at the administrative welfare centers whenever possible, but due to some delays in the production and delivery of the Sangsaeng Cards by Gwangju Bank, if there is an unavoidable shortage of cards, the receipt schedule will be separately notified.

For inquiries about the emergency disaster relief funds, contact the Bitgoeul Call Center or the dedicated emergency disaster relief fund call center.

Ryu Mi-su, Director of the Social Welfare Division, said, “Although the city and autonomous districts are doing their best to prepare for the prompt payment of the emergency disaster relief funds, if many citizens visit the administrative welfare centers at once, significant congestion is expected. Therefore, from the 16th, we strongly recommend online applications through the card companies’ websites where the 5-day rotation system has been lifted.”

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