Jongno-gu Honors National Veterans on Their 'Final Journey'

Support for Funeral Supplies, Dispatch of Funeral Directors, and Payment of 300,000 KRW Death Consolation Money

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Jeong Munheon) will carry out a national merit funeral service support project from this month until December.

The purpose is to honor the final journey of national merit recipients who sacrificed for the country, conveying respect and gratitude.

Accordingly, upon application by bereaved families, the district provides condolence flags, condolence ribbons, flower baskets, and convenience items (shampoo, soap, socks, towels, etc.), and funeral directors affiliated with professional funeral service companies will be dispatched anywhere nationwide.

The support targets bereaved families of national merit recipients who were registered residents of Jongno-gu at the time of death. Applications can be made by contacting the Welfare Policy Division’s Welfare Planning Team on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or the district office duty room during nights and holidays.

Additionally, the district pays 300,000 KRW in death consolation money to the bereaved families. Required documents such as the death certificate, a copy of the national merit certificate, and documents verifying the bereaved status must be submitted to the local community service center within one year from the date of death. Funeral service support and death consolation money payments can be used concurrently.

Furthermore, to improve the welfare of national veterans who have devoted themselves to the country, a monthly veteran honor allowance of 50,000 KRW is paid to the recipients themselves. An additional 50,000 KRW consolation money is also provided during Lunar New Year, Chuseok, and the Month of Patriots and Veterans. Applications can be made by the recipient, spouse, or obligated supporter at the local community service center.

District Mayor Jeong Munheon stated, “The funeral service support and death consolation money payment projects are intended to honor the final journey of national merit recipients, and since duplicate applications are possible, we ask that people familiarize themselves with the details in advance. We will continue to do our best to foster a social atmosphere where national merit recipients are respected and properly honored.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.