Saved a Life in Crisis of Solitary Death by Resident Report... Gangdong-gu's 'Crisis Household Reporting Reward' System Issues First Reward Payment

Anyone Can Easily Report Through Dong Resident Center or Crisis Household Reporting Channel

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] A report from a resident received through the crisis household reporting channel last month saved the life of a person on the brink of dying alone.

Mr. Kim, residing in Gangdong-gu, had been suffering from various illnesses for a long time. Due to his illness, it was difficult for him to engage in economic activities, and he was unable to even afford utility bills. His family relationships had also been severed, leaving him with no one to turn to for help, making even basic living impossible. A neighbor who usually looked after Mr. Kim did not pass by indifferently and reported him to the district office. As a result, Mr. Kim was able to receive customized welfare services such as emergency hospital treatment, living expenses, and in-kind support.

Now, Mr. Kim has regained hope for independence, thinking that he should start working again once he recovers his health.

To actively discover residents in welfare blind spots like this, Gangdong-gu (Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon) has been operating the ‘Crisis Household Reporting Reward System’ since May, and so far, four residents who discovered crisis households have been awarded rewards.

Anyone can quickly and easily request help for neighbors in need through the local community service center or the KakaoTalk channel ‘Find Crisis Households, Receive Bitsal Money!’

If a resident reported as a crisis household is selected as a basic livelihood security recipient, the reporting resident receives a reward of 30,000 KRW per case, paid in Bitsal Money, a local currency, to revitalize the local economy.

Lee Jeong-hoon, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, said, “In a situation where the distance between neighbors is growing due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, a small interest can become a great hope for someone,” and added, “We expect the crisis household reporting reward system to continuously raise awareness of neighbors in need and serve as a catalyst for a community-oriented society where residents help each other.”

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