Jangseong-gun, 250,000 Won Per Person National Support Fund... Applications Open from the 6th

[Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jo Hangyu] Jangseong County will begin accepting applications and disbursing the COVID-19 Coexistence National Support Fund of 250,000 KRW per person starting from the 6th.

The COVID-19 Coexistence National Support Fund targets county residents whose household income, based on health insurance premiums, falls within the bottom 80%. Some relaxed criteria apply to dual-income and single-person households, with a total support scale of 10.3 billion KRW, including county funds.

Eligibility can be checked by applying for notification services on the ‘National Secretary’ website, as well as through Naver app, KakaoTalk, Toss, and others. From the 6th, inquiries will also be available on card companies’ and the National Health Insurance Service websites.

Online applications via card company websites and the Jangseong Sarang Gift Certificate app will start on the 6th, while applications at bank counters linked to card companies or visits to administrative welfare centers in the jurisdiction of the applicant’s address will be possible from the 13th. The application period ends on October 29.

To prevent overcrowding, a day-of-the-week system based on birth year will be applied during the first week, and reception desks will operate in compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Weekend visits are not allowed; only online applications are accepted.

This National Support Fund can be used only at ‘Jangseong Sarang Gift Certificate affiliated stores’ with credit/debit cards or gift certificates. It must be used by December 31, and any unused balance will be automatically forfeited after the deadline.

Unlike last year’s emergency support fund, which was paid collectively to the head of the household, adults must apply and receive the fund individually. Minors will have the head of household at the same address apply and receive the fund. However, minor heads of households will be allowed to apply and receive directly via debit cards or other means.

A county official urged, “To prevent the spread of COVID-19, please refrain from visiting administrative welfare centers and banks, and use online non-face-to-face applications as much as possible.”

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jo Hangyu chg6001@asiae.co.kr

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.