Gwangjin-gu Provides Emergency Disaster Relief Fund of 1 Million Won to Artists

Artists with Certificate of Artistic Activity Proof and Median Income at or below 120%... Submit application documents by email or visit district office by April 13

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Seon-gap) will provide emergency disaster relief funds of 1 million KRW per person to local artists struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

This disaster relief fund is designed to support artists whose artistic activities have been halted due to cancellations of exhibitions and performances, enabling them to continue stable creative activities.

The eligible recipients are cultural and artistic professionals residing in Gwangjin-gu who hold a valid Certificate of Artistic Activity as of the announcement date, and whose household income is at or below 120% of the median income.

Artists meeting the eligibility criteria will receive a lump sum disaster relief fund of 1 million KRW. Basic livelihood security recipients, livelihood benefit recipients, and those who received the 2020 Artist Welfare Foundation Creative Preparation Fund are excluded from support.

The application period is from March 31 to April 13. Applicants must submit the application form, consent form for collection and use of personal information, Certificate of Artistic Activity, resident registration copy, and other related documents via email.

Application forms can be downloaded from the district office website. Senior artists or those unable to submit online due to unavoidable reasons may visit the reception desk set up in the Safety Management Building of the district office.

For more details, refer to the announcement on the district office website or contact the Gwangjin-gu Office Culture and Sports Division.

Meanwhile, after document review, the disaster relief funds are scheduled to be paid to the applicant’s bank account in their name in May.

District Mayor Kim Seon-gap said, “I hope this disaster relief fund will provide some help to cultural and artistic professionals facing an unprecedented crisis due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic,” and added, “I hope we can overcome this crisis quickly so that local artists can resume cultural activities and residents can escape their frustrating daily lives.”

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