116,000 KRW Energy Voucher Support for 670,000 Households in Summer and Winter

Applications and submissions start from the 27th at administrative welfare centers in all Eup, Myeon, and Dong nationwide

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that applications and registrations for the 'Energy Voucher Program,' which supports energy costs for low-income vulnerable groups, will begin on the 27th at administrative welfare centers in all towns, townships, and neighborhoods nationwide.

This year's program will support approximately 670,000 households, providing 116,000 KRW per household. This is about 7,000 KRW more than last year's 109,000 KRW.

Eligible households include those receiving livelihood and medical benefits under the National Basic Livelihood Security Act, which include elderly, disabled, infants, pregnant women, patients with severe, rare, or intractable diseases, single-parent families, and children from youth-headed households (including children under foster care).

Applications and registrations can be made by visiting the administrative welfare centers in the applicant's registered residential area from the 27th until December 31. If mobility is difficult or assistance is needed, applications can be made ex officio through the responsible public official.

Households that received support last year and have no changes in address or household members will be automatically applied. If the number of household members has changed, applications must be submitted by the 26th of next month.

The summer voucher can be used from July 1 to September 30, and the winter voucher from October 14 to the end of April next year. Any remaining balance from the summer voucher can be used for the winter voucher.

The summer voucher can only be applied to bills issued by September 30, and the winter voucher to bills issued by April 30 of next year.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy will hold an online briefing session for local government officials responsible for energy welfare program applications and registrations from next month 1 until the end of November.

The ministry is providing guidance on the program by sending one-on-one customized mail and text messages to energy voucher recipients.

For more details, please check with the administrative welfare centers in all towns, townships, and neighborhoods nationwide, the Energy Voucher Call Center, or the official website.

Source: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

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