Yeonggwang-gun Provides 200,000 Won Emergency Disaster Relief Fund to All Residents

Published 22 Dec.2021 14:26(KST)

[Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong] Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim Junsung) announced on the 22nd that it will provide disaster relief funds of 200,000 KRW per person to all residents again next year, following this year.

Despite difficult financial conditions, the county secured the funds and allocated a budget of 10.6 billion KRW in the next year's main budget, deciding to pay 200,000 KRW per resident in January next year.

The county explained the background of the disaster relief payment decision, stating that considering the ongoing COVID-19 situation with no end in sight, the accumulated fatigue of residents, and the unilateral sacrifices demanded from self-employed individuals, this decision was made with active support from the Yeonggwang County Council.

The payment target includes 52,201 people, including foreigners registered as residents as of the payment standard date, December 20, 2021.

The payment method will be through the ‘Yeonggwang Sarang Card’. However, for household heads aged 70 or older who wish, ‘Yeonggwang Sarang Gift Certificates’ will be provided.

Applications for support are principally made by the household head registered in the resident registration, but household members delegated by the household head can apply on their behalf, and cohabitants must apply separately.

The application period is from January 17 to February 25 next year. Household heads who have registered the ‘Yeonggwang Sarang Card’ on the smartphone app ‘Geurigo’ can apply online through the county office website and the ‘Geurigo’ app without visiting in person.

Household heads who have not registered must visit the local town or township office to receive the payment, and for gift certificates provided to household heads aged 70 or older, direct application at the local town or township office must be made by January 28 next year.

The usage period is until May 31 next year. If the ‘Yeonggwang Sarang Card’ is lost or damaged and cannot be used, users must apply for suspension and then visit the local town or township office to request reissuance with a fee of 2,000 KRW.

A county official said, “We thank all residents who have silently cooperated with quarantine measures despite the prolonged social distancing inconveniences,” and added, “We hope this disaster relief support will heal residents’ hearts even a little and bring vitality to the depressed local commercial districts.”