Yeongdeungpo-gu Provides 500,000 Won Livelihood Support to Low-Income Crisis Households

Temporary 500,000 KRW Cash Support for Crisis Households with Income Loss Due to COVID-19... Online Application via 'Bokjiro' Until May 28, In-Person Application at Community Centers from May 17 to June 4

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Chae Hyun-il) will provide a one-time living expense support of 500,000 KRW to low-income households who are experiencing economic difficulties due to the spread and prolongation of COVID-19 but are not receiving welfare benefits.

The district plans to address the blind spots in government support by preparing a 'temporary living support' alternative for residents who are not eligible for existing livelihood support programs, as prolonged quarantine measures and resulting employment shocks have led to income reductions among low-income groups, posing a significant threat to their livelihoods.

Accordingly, vulnerable households whose income has decreased compared to 2019?2020 (currently from January to May 2021), with assets below 600 million KRW and income at or below 75% of the median income, are eligible to apply. However, recipients of basic livelihood security (livelihood benefits), emergency welfare (livelihood support), employment stabilization subsidies, income stabilization funds, and other COVID-19 damage support programs are excluded from eligibility.

Residents wishing to apply can do so directly through the ‘Bokjiro’ website by the 28th of this month.

When applying, applicants must attach proof of income reduction such as withholding tax receipts, income certificates, and health insurance qualification certificates, and applications must be submitted according to a parity system based on the last digit of the head of household’s birth year.

In-person applications are also accepted. From May 17 to June 4, applicants can visit their local community service center with proof of income reduction, a copy of their bankbook, and identification.

Afterward, the district will verify income and assets and check for overlapping support from other programs to finalize the households eligible for payment, with support funds scheduled to be disbursed on June 25.

The support amount is 500,000 KRW per household, regardless of the number of household members.

Appeals related to the payment can be submitted within seven days from the notification date through the ‘Bokjiro’ site or the local community service center.

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, “I hope this temporary living expense support project will be a small but strong force that brings comfort and hope to low-income households in crisis who are going through difficult times due to COVID-19, like timely rain when it is most needed. We will do our best to guide and promote the application process so that all eligible residents can receive the benefits.”

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