Mapo-gu Provides Living Support and Funeral Expenses for Democratic Movement Participants

Monthly Living Support of 100,000 KRW and Funeral Expenses of 1,000,000 KRW Provided According to Seoul City Ordinance

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun) announced that it will provide living support funds and funeral expenses for those related to the democratization movement.

This measure by the district aims to promote the pride of those related to the democratization movement and widely publicize the noble values of democracy in accordance with the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on the Treatment and Support for Persons Related to the Democratization Movement, enacted last year, thereby contributing to the development of a democratic society.

The support targets are persons related to the democratization movement and their bereaved families who have been registered residents of Mapo-gu and have continuously lived there for more than six months, with a monthly income at or below 100% of the median income according to the National Basic Livelihood Security Act. (However, if the decision type is ‘deceased,’ support is provided regardless of median income.)

Living support funds can be applied for by persons related to the democratization movement and their bereaved families (in case of death or disappearance of the related person), and funeral expenses can be applied for by the bereaved families or the person who actually conducts the funeral.

The support amount is 100,000 KRW per month for living support funds (except for those who can receive living support funds under other laws related to the democratization movement), and 1,000,000 KRW for funeral expenses.

Applications can be made by visiting the resident center with jurisdiction over the applicant’s residence. The district plans to accept applications year-round from July, verify eligibility, and select recipients through investigations of residence, income, and property.

Support funds will be paid from the month in which the living support fund application is made, and funeral expenses will be paid within 15 days from the application date.

Yoo Dong-gyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, “Mapo-gu pays tribute to the dedication of those related to the democratization movement who have worked for democracy in this land,” and added, “We will ensure there are no gaps in support for those related persons.”

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