Goheung-gun Increases Fixed Allowances for War Veterans and National Merit Recipients to Strengthen Honor

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Goheung County (Governor Song Gwi-geun) announced on the 15th that it has significantly increased the monthly fixed allowance for Vietnam War and Korean War veterans and national merit recipients starting this year to honor their dignity, inherit the noble spirit of those who sacrificed or contributed to the country, and promote robust veterans' administration that serves veteran families well.

There are about 650 Vietnam War and Korean War veterans registered with the Veterans Affairs Office who reside in the county, and about 550 national merit recipients.

Until last year, the monthly fixed allowance for veterans was 70,000 KRW, and the veterans' allowance was 30,000 KRW. However, by partially amending the related county ordinance at the end of last year, from this year, veterans receive 120,000 KRW per month, and national merit recipients receive 50,000 KRW per month as a fixed allowance. The total budget required for this is 1.266 billion KRW.

In addition, the county separately supports consolation money for national merit recipients and their bereaved families during the Month of National Defense and Veterans, as well as condolence money for deceased veterans and national merit recipients. It also provides 150 million KRW for project expenses and statutory operating costs to 10 veterans' organizations, including the Disabled Veterans Association to which they belong.

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