Gwangju City to Distribute Emergency Living Support Funds to Low-Income Households Starting from the 29th

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 22nd that it will provide temporary emergency living support funds to low-income households starting from the 29th.

This initiative was promoted to alleviate the livelihood burden on low-income households due to the recent rapid rise in prices and to increase their consumption capacity.

The support targets approximately 68,000 households, including basic livelihood security recipients, near-poverty groups, and single-parent families receiving child-rearing support.

A total of 35.9 billion KRW in national funds will be provided in the form of prepaid cards. However, for recipients living in basic livelihood security facilities, the support will be given in cash (facility subsidies).

The amount of support varies depending on eligibility and household size (from 1 to 7 members). Basic livelihood security recipients for livelihood and medical support will receive 400,000 KRW for a single-person household and 1,000,000 KRW for a four-person household.

Basic livelihood security recipients for housing and education, near-poverty groups, and single-parent families will receive 300,000 KRW for a single-person household and 750,000 KRW for a four-person household.

Autonomous districts and each neighborhood office are accelerating preparations such as budget execution and temporary staff recruitment to promptly deliver the support funds. Recipients will be notified in advance of the payment date and collection methods via text messages or postal mail.

Recipients do not need to apply separately; they can visit their local administrative welfare center with identification according to the schedule provided in the prior notice to receive their cards.

The card distribution period is from the 29th to August 1st, and usage is restricted in certain sectors such as entertainment and gambling.

The card usage deadline is December 31 of this year, and any remaining balance cannot be used after the expiration date.

Ryu Misu, head of the city’s Social Welfare Division, said, “We hope that this temporary emergency living support fund will provide some relief to low-income households struggling due to the rapid rise in prices. Since the support will be provided after verifying eligibility at the neighborhood administrative welfare centers without a separate application, we ask recipients not to rush and to follow the instructions to receive their support.”

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