Gwangju Seo-gu, the Only Autonomous District to Support 'Emergency Allowance for Job-Seeking Youth'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Seo Dae-seok) announced on the 8th that it is the only autonomous district in Gwangju to support the ‘Emergency Allowance for Job-Seeking Youth’ to help unemployed youth who are struggling to find jobs prepare for stable employment.

The support target is unemployed youth aged 19 to 39 residing in Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, whose household income is within 150% of the median income standard and who are willing to engage in job-seeking activities.

However, recipients of livelihood benefits and unemployment benefits, and those receiving support from similar projects by other local governments or the government are excluded.

Selected youth will receive a total job-seeking allowance of up to 2.5 million KRW over a maximum of 5 months, paid in local currency (Gwangju Sangsaeng Card). Applications can be submitted until the 30th at the Seo-gu Job Center, Job Cafe Cheongchun Balsan Workshop, or Seo-gu Startup Center.

Seo-gu is expected to contribute to revitalizing the local economy, which has been stagnant due to COVID-19, along with supporting youth in preparing for stable employment.

Seo Dae-seok, Mayor of Seo-gu, said, “With the youth employment cliff caused by COVID-19 and the diversification of the recruitment market, I believe the burden on youth preparing for employment will be even greater. I hope this support project will help youth quickly adapt to the changed environment and focus on their job-seeking activities even a little.”

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