Won Gang-su, Wonju Mayor's Pledge, '100,000 Won Paid Per Citizen'... Implementation in October
Formation and Operation of Emergency Disaster Relief Fund TF Team
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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Wonju City, Gangwon Province, announced on the 2nd that it will provide emergency disaster relief funds of 100,000 KRW per person to citizens struggling due to COVID-19 and rising prices.
This emergency disaster relief fund payment is a pledge of Mayor Won Kang-su of the 8th civil election term, and the city has formed a dedicated TF team aiming to distribute the funds in October.
The emergency disaster relief fund TF team is composed of 11 members in 2 teams, led by Vice Mayor Jo Jong-yong.
The support funds will be provided through mobile local love gift certificates, credit/debit card points, and prepaid cards, and to revitalize the local economy, the usage period will be set so that the funds can only be used within the Wonju area.
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After confirming the eligible recipients and establishing an online application system, the city plans to operate a dedicated call center and dedicated counters in eup, myeon, and dong offices for citizens' convenience.
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