Gimhae City Expands Support for Gimhae Economic Vitality Fund... Targeting 7,770 Locations Including Karaoke Rooms and Indoor Sports Facilities

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province, is helping self-employed people who were left out of support despite suffering business damage due to the social distancing level 4.

According to the city on the 16th, a total of 2.3 billion KRW will be provided through the Gimhae Economic Vitality Fund, giving 300,000 KRW per business to 7,770 establishments including karaoke rooms and indoor sports facilities in the area.

Earlier this month, the city supported a total of 5.9 billion KRW, giving up to 1 million KRW per business to 10,558 establishments including entertainment venues, restaurants, and cafes, which suffered the most damage due to business suspension or restrictions under the level 4 social distancing administrative order.

The newly expanded support targets businesses that suffered damage such as reduced operating hours and limited number of users but had been left out of various support measures until now.

The city plans to announce the application procedures for each supported business on the city website by the 30th.

For detailed inquiries, karaoke rooms, bathhouses, and beauty salons should contact the Hygiene Division of the city hall outside Jangyu area; for Jangyu area, contact the Life Support Division of Jangyu Branch Office; academies, reading rooms, and study cafes should contact the Talent Development Support Division of city hall; and indoor sports facilities should contact the Sports Support Division of city hall.

Mayor Heo Seong-gon said, "Thanks to the citizens and self-employed people who complied with the strengthened quarantine rules under the level 4 social distancing administrative order, the spread has stabilized, and with the step-down, the local economy is gradually reviving. I express my gratitude."

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