Jeongeup-si Focuses on Rapid Disbursement of Government Emergency Disaster Relief Funds

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 18th that it will accept applications for local government prepaid cards following the online application for credit and debit cards, as part of the emergency disaster relief fund aimed at stabilizing citizens' lives and revitalizing the local economy.

Citizens wishing to receive prepaid cards can apply by visiting the jurisdictional eup, myeon, or dong office of their address according to the 5-day rotation system based on the last digit of their birth year.

If visiting in person is difficult, online applications through the Jeongeup City Hall website are also supported.

The city has thoroughly planned to ensure that all citizens can smoothly receive the emergency disaster relief fund totaling 31.5 billion won, and has been building citizen publicity and an online system.

On the 13th, training on business promotion-related procedures and precautions was conducted for eup, myeon, and dong emergency disaster relief fund officers in the city hall's large conference room.

Additionally, 57 temporary workers and 8 volunteers have been dispatched to support on-site reception and civil complaint response tasks, ensuring thorough preparation for the efficient distribution of the emergency disaster relief fund.

Due to the nature of the project, temporary difficulties in issuing prepaid cards were anticipated, but with prompt response, Jeongeup City secured prepaid cards in advance to support smooth on-site distribution without disruption.

Mayor Yoo Jin-seop said, “We will ensure that citizens experience no inconvenience in the process of applying for and receiving the emergency disaster relief fund through thorough preparation,” adding, “We hope that citizens who have faced difficulties due to COVID-19 can find some comfort and stability in their lives through this emergency disaster relief fund.”

Meanwhile, since Jeongeup City prepaid cards are issued as anonymous prepaid cards, recipients must register their information with the card company immediately upon receiving the anonymous prepaid card.

By registering personal information through the BC Card company website or Jeonbuk Bank, reissuance is possible in case of loss or theft, and the remaining balance can still be used.

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