Operation of Geumcheon-gu Alley Economy Support Center Begins

A Dedicated Call Center and Consultation Desk for the 'Alley Economy Support Center' Set Up on the 1st Floor of the District Office... May 31?July 30, Geumcheon-gu Accepts Closure Support Fund Applications for Businesses Under Gathering Ban and Operation Restrictions... Comprehensive Consultation on Various Small Business Support Programs Including Geumcheon-type Special Credit Guarantee Loan

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) announced on the 31st that it will launch the operation of the ‘2021 Geumcheon-gu Alley Economy Support Center’ on the first floor piano hall of the district office to revive the frozen livelihood economy due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

This year’s ‘2021 Geumcheon-gu Alley Economy Support Center’ will focus on operating the ‘Geumcheon-gu Closure Support Fund for Businesses Subject to Gathering Bans and Business Restrictions’ in response to COVID-19, along with the ‘City-District Cooperative Livelihood Economy Measures Project.’

Small business owners in Geumcheon-gu who closed their businesses between March 22 of last year and May 23 of this year in sectors subject to gathering bans or business restrictions will receive 500,000 KRW in cash support.

Businesses must have been operating for at least 90 days before the closure date, and general business sectors are excluded.

Small business owners wishing to apply can visit the Alley Economy Support Center on the first floor of Geumcheon-gu Office from May 31 to July 30, or apply via fax or email (GC2371@geumcheon.go.kr).

During the first week of applications, a 5-day rotation system will be applied, similar to the public mask distribution system. Representatives whose birth year ends in 1 or 6 can apply on Monday, 2 or 7 on Tuesday, 3 or 8 on Wednesday, 4 or 9 on Thursday, and 5 or 0 on Friday. From the second week onward, applications can be submitted freely without the 5-day rotation system.

Applicants must bring a certificate of business closure, a small business confirmation certificate, identification, and a copy of their bankbook when visiting.

The district plans to provide the support funds within one week from the application date for prompt assistance. Small business owners who disagree with the decision can submit an objection form to the ‘Geumcheon-gu Alley Economy Support Center’ within seven days from the notification date.

Meanwhile, the ‘2021 Geumcheon-gu Alley Economy Support Center’ will operate on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to the ‘Geumcheon-gu Closure Support Fund for Businesses Subject to Gathering Bans and Business Restrictions,’ it will also provide consultation services for various small business support measures such as special credit guarantee loans for small business owners and Seoul Economic Vitality Funds.

Yu Seong-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, said, “We are operating the third phase of the Geumcheon-gu Alley Economy Support Center this year following the first and second phases last year to support small business owners severely affected by COVID-19,” and added, “We will devote all efforts to operation and promotion so that small business owners can receive various benefits seamlessly through the Alley Economy Support Center this year as well.”

For more details, inquiries can be made to the Geumcheon-gu Alley Economy Support Center.

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