Jungnang-gu Increases Basic Disability Pension to 300,000 KRW per Month, Providing Up to 320,000 KRW Support

9.79612 Billion KRW Invested, Increased Monthly Basic Pension of 300,000 KRW Paid to About 2,900 Disability Pension Recipients... Applications Available at Local Community Centers or Bokjiro Website

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) will increase the basic disability pension amount to 300,000 KRW per month starting this year, following the enforcement of the amended Disability Pension Act.

The district announced that from the 20th, it will allocate a budget of 9,796,120,000 KRW to provide the increased basic pension amount of 300,000 KRW per month to approximately 2,900 eligible disability pension recipients within the region.

The "Disability Pension" system provides a fixed amount to individuals with severe disabilities aged 18 or older who fall within the bottom 70% income bracket, with income thresholds of 1,220,000 KRW for single households and 1,952,000 KRW for couples. It consists of a "basic pension" to compensate for income loss due to loss or reduction of working ability, and an "additional pension" to cover extra costs caused by the disability.

Under the recent increase, recipients exceeding the lower-income threshold will receive the raised basic pension of 300,000 KRW plus an additional pension of 20,000 KRW, allowing for a maximum monthly support of 320,000 KRW, which is expected to greatly enhance welfare for people with severe disabilities.

Residents wishing to apply can visit their local community service center or apply online via the Bokjiro website or mobile app.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, stated, "I hope this increase in the disability pension will be a great help to residents facing difficulties," and added, "In 2021, we will continue to provide support not only for people with disabilities but also for vulnerable groups such as youth and the elderly."

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