Gurye-gun Begins Emergency Disaster Relief Fund Distribution to All Residents

The appearance of Gurye traditional market on the 8th

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Miseok] Gurye-gun announced on the 8th that it began distributing emergency disaster relief funds worth 100,000 KRW per person in Gurye Love Gift Certificates to all residents starting from the 6th.

The recipients of this emergency disaster relief fund are residents registered in Gurye-gun as of the 25th of last month. Deceased individuals and those who moved to other local governments after the reference date are excluded from the application. The total amount to be distributed is 2.566 billion KRW.

Gurye-gun, aiming to comfort the hearts of residents who are struggling and exhausted due to COVID-19 and to revive the stagnant local economy through direct consumption promotion during the holiday season, worked tirelessly over the weekend from the 6th to the 7th to distribute the funds on-site at village halls before the Lunar New Year holiday.

About 410 public officials visited 155 villages and the town and township offices directly to distribute the funds at village halls. They also assisted with application form completion and provided COVID-19 prevention guidelines to ensure residents could receive the funds safely and comfortably.

Without regard for holidays, the disaster relief funds were distributed to 19,090 residents, achieving nearly 75% of the total eligible recipients in Gurye-gun.

The effect of the disaster relief funds is also evident at the Gurye 5-day Market held on the 8th.

Kim Mijeong, a market vendor operating a fish stall, said, “Many residents are preparing ancestral ritual items with the gift certificates distributed in time for the Lunar New Year.” She added, “The market had been very depressed due to flood damage and COVID-19, but I hope days like today continue,” as she joyfully waved a bundle of gift certificates she received from sales proceeds.

Gurye-gun Governor Kim Sunho stated, “We will do our best to strictly follow COVID-19 prevention rules and swiftly distribute the emergency disaster relief funds before the Lunar New Year holiday to serve as a catalyst for revitalizing the local economy.”

Meanwhile, residents who were unable to apply for the disaster relief funds over the weekend can apply at their local town or township offices by the 26th to receive the funds.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.