Female Adolescents' Health and Hygiene Products: "Apply Once and Receive Continuous Support!"

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] "Apply once for female adolescent health hygiene products and continue to receive support!"

Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province, announced on the 14th that it will provide free health hygiene product vouchers to guarantee the health rights of vulnerable female adolescents.

Recipients can obtain the National Happiness Card issued by each card company (BC, Samsung, Lotte) and directly select and purchase preferred health hygiene products at online and offline affiliated stores.

The support targets female adolescents born between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2010, who are beneficiaries of the national basic livelihood security, legally designated low-income groups, or eligible under the Single-Parent Family Support Act as of this year.

The support amount is 11,500 KRW per person per month from the month of application, up to a maximum of 138,000 KRW annually.

The support period continues until the end of the year when the recipient turns 18, as long as the eligibility is maintained, without the need for additional applications.

Applications are primarily made by the adolescent or their parents; however, if applying is difficult due to parental circumstances or if the primary caregiver is not a parent, the main caregiver responsible for raising the adolescent may also apply.

Applications can be made by visiting the administrative welfare center of the adolescent’s registered resident address (eup, myeon, dong) or through the 'Bokjiro' website or 'Bokjiro app'.

A city official stated, "We will do our best to alleviate the economic burden on vulnerable female adolescents by supporting hygiene products and help them enjoy a healthy life during adolescence."

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