Pohang City Lifts 5-Day System for Earthquake Damage Applications... 300 Cases Received Daily on Average, Processing Smooth

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] Pohang City, which had implemented a five-day rotation system for earthquake damage applications, announced on the 15th that from the 16th, applications can be submitted on-site and online regardless of the day of the week.

According to Pohang City, since accepting earthquake damage applications from September 21, contrary to expectations, about 300 cases have been smoothly received daily as of the 12th.

In this regard, Pohang City is intensively promoting the changes through responsible officials and community leaders at 29 eup, myeon, and dong administrative welfare centers. Earthquake damage applications will continue until August 31 of next year. The disaster relief fund previously paid during the earthquake (1 million won per sofa standard) will be deducted based on the same item.

A Pohang City official stated, "There were complaints from citizens due to the five-day rotation system requiring applications only on designated birth years," adding, "We will thoroughly conduct prior publicity to encourage many applications for damage support funds so that many citizens can apply and receive support funds, and we will do our best."

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