Gyeongnam Province Begins Full Use of 'Education Support Card' Worth 100,000 KRW Per Person

Students from households with less than 70% median income, available for use immediately upon completion of selection process

On the 20th, students are selecting new semester reference books at Kyobo Bookstore in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 14th that the use of the 'Education Support Card,' which provides 100,000 KRW per low-income student, will officially begin.

The recipients of the 'Education Support Card' are students from households with income below 70% of the median income, a criterion that has been relaxed compared to last year.

Gyeongnam Province is currently conducting the selection process sequentially for students who applied for the card. Students who complete the selection process can use the card immediately.

Students who receive the card can purchase books, lectures, and more at 164 affiliated stores, including 13 online lecture sites and 151 local bookstores.

They also receive benefits such as free participation in various projects, including customized education support projects promoted by city and county governments.

In particular, this year, to prevent COVID-19 infection, the promotion of online applications resulted in about 13,000 people, or 20% of the total 61,000 applicants, applying online.

Min Gisik, head of the Gyeongnam Province Integrated Education Promotion Team, said, "We have made efforts to improve the system, such as redesigning the card and changing its name to enhance convenience for participating students and to prevent negative stigmatization."

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