Jeonbuk Province to Distribute COVID-19 Coexistence National Support Fund Starting September 6

Targeting 1,620,724 people, accounting for 90.3% of the entire province's population

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Jeonbuk Province announced on the 31st that the COVID-19 coexistence national support fund will be provided to 1,620,724 people, accounting for 90.3% of the entire provincial population, starting from September 6.

The total amount is 407.4 billion KRW.

Applications for payment will begin online on the 6th of next month, followed by offline applications starting on the 13th. During the first week of implementation, a day-of-the-week system will be applied, and the deadline is October 29.

The support fund will be paid the day after the application, and applicants can choose their preferred method among credit/debit card charging, local gift certificates, or prepaid cards for application and receipt.

Additionally, the support fund can be used at local gift certificate affiliated stores in the applicant’s residential area until December 31, but it cannot be used at department stores, complex shopping malls, large supermarkets, or online malls.

Meanwhile, Jeonbuk Province plans to operate a call center starting September 1 to minimize inconvenience to residents and ensure the national support fund is quickly provided to the residents.

Jeonju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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