Gyeongju City Automatically Enrolls All Citizens in 'Bicycle Insurance'... 159 Benefited Last Year

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Gyeongju City announced on the 24th that it has enrolled in the 'Gyeongju Citizen Bicycle Insurance' again this year, following last year, to prepare for unexpected accidents involving citizens using bicycles.

All citizens residing in Gyeongju City (including foreigners) are automatically enrolled. Insurance benefits can also be received for accidents occurring in other regions.

The insurance coverage includes accidents that occur while directly riding a bicycle, as well as accidents sustained while riding as a passenger, and external accidents caused by bicycles while on the road.

The insurance period is one year, from the 26th of this month to February 25th of next year. The main coverage includes ▲ up to 5 million KRW for death or permanent disability caused by bicycle accidents ▲ 200,000 to 600,000 KRW for injuries requiring more than 4 weeks of treatment ▲ 200,000 KRW for hospitalization of 6 days or more. Benefits can be received in addition to other insurances without duplication issues.

Last year, 159 Gyeongju citizens received insurance benefits through enrollment in the Gyeongju Citizen Bicycle Insurance.

Joo Nak-young, Mayor of Gyeongju City, stated, "We will continue to operate the citizen bicycle insurance to create an environment where citizens can ride bicycles with peace of mind," and added, "We will strive to become a bicycle-friendly city through the establishment of bicycle roads and public bicycles."

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