Suncheon-si Implements Health and Hygiene Product Support Program for Low-Income Female Adolescents

Support Age Expanded to 9-24 Years, Monthly Support Amount Increased by 4.3% to 12,000 Won

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City in Jeollanam-do announced on the 18th that it will implement a low-income female youth menstrual product support project to guarantee the health rights of female adolescents by providing financial support for purchasing menstrual products.

The female youth menstrual product support project is aimed at the healthy growth of low-income female adolescents and will be provided via a voucher system for the convenience of users.

Starting this year, the eligible age range has been expanded to female adolescents aged 9 to 24 (born between January 1, 1998, and December 31, 2013) who are recipients of the National Basic Livelihood Security Act benefits, legally designated near-poverty groups, and those covered under the Single-Parent Family Support Act.

The support amount has increased by 4.3% compared to last year, providing 12,000 KRW per month and up to 144,000 KRW annually.

Support is available from the month of application, so applying within this month will allow recipients to receive the maximum benefits. If there are no changes in eligibility after application, support will be automatically provided until the year the recipient turns 24 without the need for reapplication.

However, female adolescents aged 19 to 24 can apply starting from May and will receive 12,000 KRW per month (for 8 months, totaling 96,000 KRW) until December.

Applications can be made by the youth themselves or their guardians (parents or primary caregivers) by visiting the administrative welfare center in their resident registration area or applying through the Bokjiro website.

A representative from Suncheon City’s Child and Youth Division stated, “We hope that through this project, low-income female adolescents can enjoy a healthy life without economic worries. With the expanded age range increasing the number of beneficiaries, we will do our best to promote and support so that they can receive the maximum benefits.”

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