Gochang-gun to Distribute 'Jeonbuk Province Disaster Relief Fund' Starting from the 5th

[Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil]=Jeonbuk Gochang-gun (Governor Yu Gisang) announced on the 2nd that it will provide the ‘Jeonbuk Province Emergency Disaster Relief Fund’ starting from the 5th to guarantee the universal basic rights of the residents.

The total number of eligible applicants is 54,135, including those registered as residents in the county as of the 21st of last month, marriage immigrants under the Basic Act on the Treatment of Foreigners Residing in Korea, and permanent residents under the Immigration Control Act.

Each person will receive 100,000 KRW via anonymous prepaid cards from Nonghyup Bank and Jeonbuk Bank.

The application period is from the 5th of this month to the 6th of next month. Applications can be submitted at the resident registration town and township offices, where applicants can receive prepaid cards on-site after submitting the application form and verifying their ID.

The county plans to provide visiting services by village according to the situation of each town and township, and will also implement a five-day rotation system by day of the week to prevent congestion.

This disaster relief fund can only be used within the county, and the usage period is until September 30th. After the expiration date, any remaining balance will be forfeited, so residents are urged to use the funds promptly.

As a preventive measure against COVID-19, the county will strictly enforce quarantine rules such as wearing masks and thorough hand sanitization at reception desks and during village visits.

Additionally, to prevent crowding and long queues outside buildings due to simultaneous applications, the county will implement an appropriate distribution plan for application dates and conduct air conditioner inspections to ensure proper measures.

Governor Yu Gisang said, “I hope this emergency disaster relief fund will provide some comfort to the residents who have suffered due to COVID-19 and help stabilize their lives. We will focus administrative efforts on quickly implementing the disaster relief fund to stabilize residents’ lives and revitalize the local economy.”

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