Busan Cultural Artists Also Receive 500,000 Won Livelihood Support Fund Each

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Sharon] Cultural artists in the Busan area will also receive emergency livelihood support funds of 500,000 KRW per person to overcome the damage caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The city announced on the 18th that applications and registrations for emergency livelihood support funds for local cultural artists will be accepted starting from the 21st.

Applications for support will be accepted twice through the Busan Cultural Foundation until the budget is exhausted: the first round (5.21~6.3) and the second round (6.19~7.10). The first round of applications will focus on cultural artists who already have proof of artistic activity, while the second round will be for additional applicants who renew or newly obtain proof of artistic activity.

The support targets cultural artists who have maintained their resident registration in Busan City since before February 21 of this year and whose proof of artistic activity is valid as of the application date. However, those enrolled in workplace health insurance are excluded, but those employed by professional art groups such as theater troupes or dance companies are eligible to apply.

The application method is primarily online through the Busan Cultural Foundation website, but on-site registration will also be available for cultural artists who have difficulty applying online. For on-site registration, a five-day rotation system will be applied based on the last digit of the birth year, similar to the emergency disaster relief fund, allowing visits to the Busan Cultural Foundation for application.

When applying, applicants must bring one copy of their resident registration certificate or resident registration abstract proving their address in Busan City from before the first confirmed COVID-19 case in Busan (February 21) until now, one valid proof of artistic activity certificate as of the application date, and a health insurance qualification certificate.

The support fund will be provided in the form of Dongbaekjeon points, so applicants must obtain a Dongbaekjeon card in advance for prompt application. The card must be in the applicant’s name, and the Dongbaekjeon points must be used by December 31, 2020.

It is possible to receive this support in addition to already paid government and local government funds such as the ‘Small Business Emergency Livelihood Support Fund’ and ‘District/County Autonomous Disaster Support Fund.’ However, it cannot be combined with the ‘Regional Employment Response Special Support Project (support for livelihood expenses of special-type workers and freelancers)’ and the ‘Emergency Employment Stability Support Fund’ for freelancers related to culture and arts.

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