Jongno-gu Provides Monthly 100,000 KRW Living Support Allowance for Democratic Movement Participants

Support of 100,000 KRW Monthly Living Allowance and 1,000,000 KRW Funeral Expense Provided under the 'Seoul Special City Ordinance on the Treatment and Support for Persons Related to the Democratization Movement'

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu (Mayor Kim Young-jong) will provide living support funds and funeral expenses from July to democratization movement participants and their bereaved families who dedicated themselves to democratization.

This is in accordance with the "Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on the Treatment and Support of Democratization Movement Participants" enacted in July last year, established to repay the dedication of democratization movement participants who sacrificed for the country and contributed to national development.

The support targets are democratization movement participants and their bereaved families who have registered their residence in Jongno-gu and have lived there for more than six months, and whose monthly income is below 100% of the median income according to the National Basic Livelihood Security Act.

Those designated as "deceased" by the "Democratization Movement Participants Honor Restoration and Compensation Deliberation Committee" are considered "automatic recipients" and can receive support regardless of median income.

The living support fund is 100,000 KRW per month, primarily paid to the democratization movement participant themselves; if the participant is deceased, it is paid to one of the bereaved family members according to the inheritance order under civil law. Funeral expenses of 1,000,000 KRW are provided to one of the bereaved family members or the person who actually conducts the funeral when a participant receiving the living support fund passes away. However, those already receiving living support funds under other laws related to democratization movements, such as the "Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on the Treatment and Support of National Veterans" and the "Act on the Treatment and Support of Persons of Distinguished Service to the State," are excluded.

Applications can be made at the local community service center of the resident's jurisdiction, and applicants must prepare identification, application form, a copy of the democratization movement participant certificate, and a copy of the bankbook.

Within 20 days of application submission (10 days for funeral expenses), the payment decision is made; living support funds are paid at the end of each month, and funeral expenses are paid within 15 days after application.

For more details, contact the Autonomous Administration Division of Jongno-gu Office.

Mayor Kim Young-jong said, "We have decided to provide living support funds to help those who have worked hard for the democratization of our country," and added, "We hope all eligible individuals apply without omission."

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