Application and Payment of COVID-19 National Support Fund: 10.47 Million People Cumulatively on 6th-7th, 2.6195 Trillion Won Paid

On the 6th, when the application process for the 'COVID-19 Coexistence National Support Fund' began, a notice regarding the use of the support fund was posted at an Emart24 convenience store in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The application and payment scale of the COVID-19 Coexistence National Support Fund, which started on the 6th, has exceeded 2.6 trillion won. The number of people who received the support fund also increased by more than 5.41 million, surpassing a cumulative total of 10 million.

According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety on the 8th, the cumulative number of online National Support Fund recipients from the 6th to the 7th was approximately 10.478 million, exceeding 10 million. On the second day of payment, the 7th, the number increased by about 5.411 million.

The amount paid also increased by more than 1.35 trillion won. The cumulative amount of support funds paid from the 6th to the 7th was 2.6195 trillion won, with an increase of 1.3528 trillion won on the 7th alone.

Among the 43.26 million eligible recipients, 24.2% received the support fund. By payment method, about 9.36 million used credit and debit cards, and 1.118 million used local love gift certificates.

Previously, the government implemented measures to exempt issuance fees for documents required when applying for the National Support Fund to reduce the burden on citizens, while managing the expansion status of local love gift certificate affiliated stores by local governments to enhance convenience of use. In the case of Seoul City, approximately 170,000 usage locations were expanded, and Gyeonggi Province plans to expand usage locations within this week.

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