Extension of Application Period for Gwangyang-si 2nd Emergency Disaster Living Expenses

Unregistered Applicants Must Visit Eup/Myeon/Dong Office by October 29 Based on Resident Registration Address as of June 30

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Gwangyang City, Jeonnam announced on the 15th that the application period for the 2nd emergency disaster living expenses, originally scheduled to end on September 17, will be extended to October 29, the same deadline as the COVID-19 coexistence national support fund application period.

More than 200 people are applying daily even during this week, which was the original deadline, and in response to requests from citizens who cannot apply within the deadline due to long-term absence, the city plans to support as many citizens as possible to receive benefits.

The eligible recipients are residents registered in Gwangyang City as of June 30 and at the time of application, including marriage immigrants, permanent residents, and newborns whose birth registration was completed by September 17.

The support fund will be provided as 250,000 KRW per person via the Gwangyang Love Gift Certificate Card, and applications can be made by visiting the eup/myeon/dong office of the resident registration address as of June 30.

Meanwhile, the city operated a ‘visiting civil service window’ using an application day system from August 24 to 30 (5 days), and as of September 14, payments have been completed to approximately 147,500 people, achieving a payment rate of 98%.

Deputy Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said, “We will do our best to promote during the remaining period so that even one more citizen can benefit,” and added, “We hope everyone will use the funds early at local small business stores to have a bountiful Chuseok.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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