Suncheon-si, Disaster Relief Fund Distribution to All Citizens Progressing Smoothly

Suncheon-si Wangjo-dong Community Service Center is accepting on-site registrations.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 8th that the distribution of disaster relief funds of 100,000 won to all citizens is progressing smoothly.

As of the 7th, the number of applicants for the disaster relief fund was 271,615, and the number of recipients was 258,875, representing an application rate of 96% and a payment rate of 91% compared to the target population of 283,147. Suncheon City expects to complete 100% distribution before the Lunar New Year holiday.

The city began online applications on the 25th of last month and has been accepting on-site applications concurrently since the 1st, gaining citizens' approval for the prompt payment made the day after application.

Ms. Seo (born in 1991, female), who applied online on the 1st, said, "I checked the status the afternoon after applying just in case, and the payment had already been deposited." She added, "The application was simple and the payment was fast, which made me trust Suncheon City's administration."

During the remaining two days of the application period, the city plans to focus on guiding and encouraging applications from multicultural families, permanent residents, and elderly single-person households, where application rates are low.

A Suncheon City official stated, "On the 8th and 9th, the 5-day rotation system will not be applied, so any citizen who has not yet applied can do so." He added, "We will do our best to provide prompt payments to help households preparing for the holiday and to revitalize self-employed and small business establishments that are struggling."

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