Yeonggwang-gun Selects Recipients for COVID-19 Local Employment Response Special Support

Support Fund Payment with Yeonggwang Sarang Card

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeon Seong] Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim Jun-seong) announced on the 22nd that it recently selected the first recipients of the 'COVID-19 Regional Employment Response Special Support Project' and provided special support funds via the Yeonggwang Love Card.

This project supports unpaid leave workers, special-type workers, freelancers, and others who have experienced unpaid leave or non-provision of labor for more than 5 days due to the spread of COVID-19, providing 500,000 KRW per month for up to 2 months.

Previously, the county received 68 applications from the 8th to the 30th of last month, conducted document reviews including eligibility, confirmed 60 cases as support targets, and delivered special support funds ranging from 500,000 KRW to a maximum of 1,000,000 KRW to 34 individuals.

Additionally, to encourage more workers in blind spots to participate, active promotion is underway, and the second application period will be accepted until the 25th, with plans to make the second payment within this month.

Unpaid leave workers wishing to participate can apply by visiting the workplace location, and special-type workers and freelancers can apply by visiting the town or township office of their address or by registered mail.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Employment and Labor will accept applications for the 'Emergency Employment Stability Support Fund' from vulnerable groups not covered by employment insurance, such as special-type workers, freelancers, and small business owners, starting from the 1st of next month through a dedicated website, providing up to 1,500,000 KRW upon selection.

Even if recipients have received support funds from the 'COVID-19 Regional Employment Response Special Support Project,' if the total amount received is less than 1,500,000 KRW, the difference can be supported.

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