Gangbuk-gu Provides Emergency Disaster Relief Fund of 1 Million Won for Artists

Artists with household median income below 120% to receive 1 million KRW each... Payment expected by end of May... Applications accepted until April 13 via visit or email to Gangbuk Cultural Foundation

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Kyumsu) will provide emergency disaster relief funds to artists to revitalize the culture and arts sector, which is facing an unprecedented crisis due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) that has lasted for over a year.

The support amount is 1,000,000 KRW per artist.

The eligible applicants are artists residing in Gangbuk-gu whose household income is below 120% of the median income, and who possess a certificate verifying their artistic activities at the time of application. However, basic livelihood security recipients, Seoul-type basic security recipients, and those who received the 2020 Artist Welfare Foundation Creative Preparation Fund are excluded from eligibility.

Applicants can apply by submitting an application form via email (gangbuk.@gbcf.or.kr) or by visiting the Gangbuk Cultural Foundation office (3rd floor, 85 Samgaksan-ro, Gangbuk-gu) by April 13.

When applying, applicants must submit the application form along with the certificate verifying artistic activities, a copy of the resident registration, and other required documents. The necessary forms and documents can be found on the Gangbuk Cultural Foundation website.

After receiving applications, the district office plans to verify documents, confirm artist registration status, and check income data before disbursing the support funds by the end of May.

Mayor Park Kyumsu of Gangbuk-gu said, “If artists can focus on their artistic activities with stability, residents will be able to enjoy a rich cultural life,” and added, “We encourage many artists who are facing difficulties in creation due to the economic challenges brought by COVID-19 to apply.”

For more details, please contact the Gangbuk Cultural Foundation website or the Cultural Projects Team of the Gangbuk Cultural Foundation.

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