Gyeongnam Province Provides Temporary Livelihood Support Funds to Residents Affected by COVID-19

50 Million KRW Payment to Households That Did Not Receive COVID-19 Support Benefits

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 3rd that it will provide temporary livelihood support funds to residents who have not received benefits from existing welfare systems or the government’s COVID-19 damage relief.

The temporary livelihood support fund targets low-income households whose income is below 75% of the median income due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. The property criteria are households with assets below 350 million KRW in small and medium-sized cities, and below 300 million KRW in rural fishing villages.

Documentation requirements have been reduced to simplify paperwork as much as possible, and applications can be submitted online (through Bokjiro) or in person (at Eup, Myeon, Dong administrative welfare centers).

However, households receiving basic livelihood security (livelihood benefits), emergency welfare (livelihood support), or the 2021 government disaster relief funds are not eligible for overlapping support.

There are two ways to apply for the support fund: online or in person.

‘Online’ applications can be made by the head of household from the 10th via Bokjiro or mobile access, and ‘in-person applications’ can be submitted from the 17th by the head of household, household members, or representatives visiting the Eup, Myeon, Dong administrative welfare center at their address. The application deadline is June 4th at 6 PM.

Due to relaxed criteria, households that were excluded from the existing emergency welfare support program can also apply.

After investigation of ‘reason for application, income, and property,’ 500,000 KRW per household will be provided in cash. The payment will be made in June to the account used for the single application.

For detailed inquiries about the temporary livelihood support, contact the Ministry of Health and Welfare call center, ARS, the responsible city/county (welfare department), or the Eup, Myeon, Dong administrative welfare center.

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