Geochang-gun, 96% Payment to COVID-19 Mutual Aid National Support Fund Recipients

Cumulative Recipients 54,613, Total Payments Over 13.6 Billion KRW
High Response to 'Visiting Application' for Dormitory Students and Mobility-Impaired Individuals

COVID-19 Mutual Aid National Support Fund Application Site On-Site

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] It has been revealed that the payment rate of the 'COVID-19 Coexistence National Support Fund' in Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam, has reached 96%.

According to Geochang-gun on the 5th, out of 57,175 eligible recipients, which accounts for 93.1% of the total residents, 96% (54,613 people) have received a total of 13,653,250,000 KRW from the 6th of last month to the 5th of this month.

The payment details by application type for the National Support Fund were 32,124 people (58.8%) via online credit/debit cards, 480 people (0.9%) via Zero Pay recharge, and 22,009 people (40.3%) via prepaid cards.

Geochang-gun has formed a TF team to distribute the National Support Fund and operates dedicated reception desks at the town and township offices. They are also implementing a 'visiting application' service for residents with mobility difficulties, such as students residing in dormitories, middle-aged and elderly people, severely disabled individuals, and nursing home residents.

County Governor Goo In-mo stated, "Elderly people living alone face significant difficulties in checking eligibility and applying," and added, "We will do our best to identify those who have not applied and ensure that no eligible recipients are left out."

Meanwhile, the support fund can be used at Geochang Love Gift Certificate and Zero Pay affiliated stores, and any unused or unclaimed funds will automatically expire by the end of this year.

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