Gangwon-do Job Foundation Supports Job-Seeking Activities for Unemployed Youth

Support for Job Search Expenses up to 3 Million Won, Including Textbook Fees, Book Purchases, and Exam Fees

Job seekers participating in the '2018 Youth Employment Dodream Job Fair' held at COEX Hall B in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 13th are looking at the recruitment bulletin board. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] The Gangwon-do Job Foundation supports job-seeking activities for unemployed youth within the province.

According to the foundation on the 18th, in accordance with the government's implementation of the National Employment Support System, eligibility criteria have been improved to allow more youth to receive benefits without overlap among support recipients, and this year, 400 people will be recruited.

Applicants must be unemployed youth aged 18 to 34 residing in the province, with a standard median income of 120% or less, or students in their final semester of their last academic year. The application period is from the 22nd of this month to the 18th of next month.

Selected youth will receive job-seeking activity support funds of 500,000 KRW per month per person, up to a maximum of 3 million KRW over six months, and if employed and continuously working for more than three months, a 'Employment Success Bonus' of 500,000 KRW will be paid.

Additionally, expenses necessary for job seeking such as textbook fees, book purchases, exam fees, meal expenses, and transportation costs will also be supported.

The foundation plans to promote customized support policies so that youth can receive practical assistance.

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