Yeonggwang-gun Extends Application Period for 'Emergency Disaster Relief Fund'

[Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seong-jeong] Jeollanam-do Yeonggwang-gun (Governor Kim Jun-seong) announced on the 30th that the application period for the 'Emergency Disaster Relief Fund' for all residents, which was held until the 23rd, will be extended from the 3rd to the 14th of next month.

The county has completed payment of the 'COVID-19 Emergency Disaster Relief Fund,' provided to stabilize the lives of residents facing economic difficulties due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and to revitalize the stagnant local economy, to 50,326 people, accounting for 96% of all residents.

However, due to various circumstances, it was decided to extend the application period for about 2,150 residents who have not yet applied for the disaster relief fund by two weeks.

The eligibility criteria remain the same as before: people who have their resident registration address in the county as of the payment standard date, February 28, and foreign residents registered in the area, including marriage immigrants and permanent residents.

The payment method is by charging the 'Yeonggwang Love Card' after application, and the payment will be made within 2 to 3 days. The usage period is until August 31.

Governor Kim Jun-seong said, "We will do our best to extend the application period for the disaster relief fund so that even one more eligible resident can receive the support."

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