Jeongeup-si Supports Issuance Fees for Health Certificates for Youth Employment

Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk is promoting the 'Support Project for Issuance Costs of Health Certificates for Youth Employment' to strengthen youth welfare.

According to the city on the 6th, this project is part of the 8th term public pledge projects and is the first of its kind nationwide. It aims to alleviate the economic burden on job-seeking youth and promote job search activities by supporting the cost of issuing health certificates, which is an essential and final step for employment.

Jeongeup City Hall Exterior View
[Photo by Jeongeup City]

The support target is those aged 18 to 45 according to the 'Jeongeup City Youth Basic Ordinance,' residing in Jeongeup City as of the application date, and whose health insurance premium notice amount is 60% or less of the median income based on household standards.

Upon application, eligible individuals will be supported up to 40,000 KRW once.

Applications can be submitted starting from the 10th by visiting the local eup/myeon office or dong community service center in person with the application form, health examination receipt, a copy of the bankbook, health insurance qualification confirmation, and payment confirmation documents.

Mayor Lee Hak-su said, "We expect this support project to reduce the economic burden on job-seeking youth in Jeongeup City," and added, "Since this is the first project of its kind nationwide, we will make every effort to ensure its successful implementation."

Jeongeup = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Jae-gil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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