Hwacheon-gun Raises 'National Merit Honoree' Recognition to the Highest Level in Gangwon

From January, 230,000 KRW Each for War Participation Honor Allowance and Veterans Honor Allowance
Residence Period Restriction Also Abolished in 2020, Active Identification of Eligible Recipients

Archive photo (Bimok and Taegeukgi) [Hwacheon-gun]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do announced on the 17th that it will increase the military budget for the "Veteran Honor Allowance," which used to pay 200,000 KRW monthly to national merit recipients, and from this year will pay 230,000 KRW, the highest level in the province.

The county also raised the Veterans Honor Allowance from the previous 200,000 KRW to 230,000 KRW starting this year by adding the increased provincial subsidy.

Hwacheon-gun’s increase in allowances for national merit recipients is expected to result in a total payment scale increase compared to similar local governments nationwide.

Last year, Hwacheon’s Veteran Honor Allowance was paid to 179 people totaling 397.69 million KRW, and the Veterans Honor Allowance was paid to 296 people totaling 633.10 million KRW.

In 2020, the county also amended the ordinance to remove the one-year local residency requirement for receiving the allowance, allowing national merit recipients to receive the allowance immediately upon moving into the area.

Choi Moon-soon, Hwacheon County Governor, said, "Support for those who have dedicated themselves to the country can never be emphasized enough," adding, "We will continue to provide the highest level of support to national merit recipients in Hwacheon to honor their dignity and help them live more comfortably."

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