Namwon City Expands and Distributes Veterans' Benefits Allowance

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] Namwon City in Jeonbuk announced on the 13th that it will expand the recipients eligible for benefits and increase the veterans' allowance to honor the patriotism of national merit recipients and improve their honorable lives and welfare.

Last year, the city revised the 'Namwon City Ordinance on Veterans' Allowance Support for National Merit Recipients,' and 12 recipients of national merit awards will receive additional veterans' allowances starting this year.

Also, the allowance, which was previously paid differentially from 50,000 KRW to 80,000 KRW depending on the group such as Korean War veterans, distinguished service recipients, and bereaved families, will now be uniformly paid 80,000 KRW monthly. This resolves the dissatisfaction among veterans' organizations caused by the differential payments.

Unlike other local governments, the city separately supports a Happy Day congratulatory fund of 50,000 KRW to celebrate the birthdays of merit recipients and a condolence payment of 150,000 KRW upon the death of a merit recipient. Additionally, Korean War veterans receive an extra 50,000 KRW.

Lee Hwan-joo, mayor of Namwon City, said, "It pains me to see that many national merit recipients are elderly and have difficulty in their activities. We will continue to pay attention to their respect and improvement of quality of life."

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