Gangjin-gun to Distribute COVID-19 Coexistence National Support Fund Starting June 6

Published 02 Sep.2021 10:54(KST)

Online applications start from the 6th, applications at Eup and Myeon offices begin from the 13th

COVID-19 Mutual Aid National Support Fund Guidelines / ⓒ Asia Economy

[Gangjin＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] Jeonnam Gangjin-gun (Governor Lee Seung-ok) will provide 250,000 KRW per person to about 88% of the entire population starting from the 6th, as part of the government's 5th disaster relief fund, the COVID-19 coexistence support fund.

According to the county on the 2nd, household composition is based on the households registered in the resident registration as of June 30, and income level is based on the total household health insurance premiums assessed in June of this year.

Specifically, single-person households can receive the support if their health insurance premium is 170,000 KRW or less, and for a four-person household, based on workplace subscribers, a single-income household can receive it if the premium is 310,000 KRW or less, and for dual-income households, applying a special case for one additional household member, the combined insurance premium must be 390,000 KRW or less.

Online applications can be made from the 6th on the credit card company's website used by the applicant, and the points will be charged the next day.

Applications by visiting the town and township offices can be made by the applicant or a proxy starting from the 13th, and gift certificates can be received on-site immediately. Both online and in-person applications at town and township offices are available until the 29th of next month.

The county expects about 32,000 people, approximately 94% of the entire population, to receive the support fund. Last month, immediately after the government announced the national support fund plan, a dedicated TF team was urgently formed, and auxiliary personnel were hired for the town and township offices to complete prior preparations.

Additionally, to revitalize the local economy depressed by COVID-19, the county has decided to provide the national support fund in the form of local gift certificates and has secured an amount of Gangjin Sarang gift certificates equivalent to the total payment amount in advance.

Governor Lee Seung-ok said, “We plan to quickly distribute the national support fund before Chuseok through a visiting service to towns and villages,” and added, “We hope that people apply using Gangjin Sarang gift certificates rather than online as much as possible to help local small business owners even a little with the national support fund.”

For detailed information on applying for, receiving, and appealing the COVID-19 coexistence national support fund, contact the county’s Resident Welfare Office or town and township offices. Eligibility can be checked starting from the 6th.