Changwon City to Implement 1.7 Billion KRW '2nd Emergency Disaster Relief Measures' Until Year-End

100 Million KRW Each for Jeonse Bus Drivers and Cultural Artists, Totaling 1.4 Billion KRW
Plan to Support Newlyweds Who Canceled Weddings with 500,000 KRW Each, Totaling 250 Million KRW

Changwon City announced on the 19th a plan to provide a total of 1.7 billion KRW worth of the '2nd Emergency Disaster Relief Fund' by the end of this year to charter bus drivers, local cultural artists, and newlyweds who canceled their weddings due to COVID-19. (Photo by Changwon City)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Choi Hyun-joo] Changwon City, Gyeongnam Province, announced on the 19th that it will implement the ‘2nd Emergency Disaster Relief Measures’ until the end of the year, totaling 380 billion KRW including 100 billion KRW from the city’s own budget, to support chartered bus drivers, cultural artists, newlywed couples, and others affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the briefing, it was also stated that plans will be made to stimulate consumption and boost the economy.

Last month, Changwon City prepared a ‘Comprehensive Emergency Livelihood and Economic Measures’ totaling 12.4 trillion KRW, including the government’s 4th supplementary budget. Support measures are being implemented for small business owners, vulnerable employment groups, crisis households, parents, and others affected, as well as for quarantine and economic reinforcement.

In this additional measure, customized emergency disaster relief funds totaling 1.7 billion KRW will be provided for ▲chartered bus drivers ▲cultural and artistic personnel ▲newlywed families.

Due to the spread of COVID-19, about 800 chartered bus drivers who are facing difficulties from reduced travel and commuting operations will receive 1 million KRW per person, totaling 800 million KRW.

Additionally, about 600 cultural artists whose incomes have decreased will receive 1 million KRW each, totaling 600 million KRW. About 500 newlywed families who had to cancel their weddings during the social distancing level 2 period will receive 500,000 KRW each, totaling 250 million KRW.

The city plans to accept applications until the 2nd of next month, promptly review them, finalize the recipients early, and ensure that the support funds are paid out in early next month.

Choi Young-cheol, Director of the Safety, Construction and Transportation Bureau, said, “While making every effort for thorough quarantine, we will also work to revive the economic flame. Although social distancing is at level 1, sporadic group infections are still ongoing, so the situation cannot be considered safe.”

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