Kim Dong-yeon's 'Opportunity Income for Disabled' Ends on 14th... 30,000 KRW for 2,000 People Over 6 Months

A post by Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, on his Instagram on the 14th

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon encouraged active applications on the 14th, stating that the registration for the 'Opportunity Income for the Disabled' program is closing.

The Opportunity Income for the Disabled is a policy that selects 2,000 individuals with severe disabilities who take care of their own health, providing them with 50,000 KRW per month for six months, totaling 300,000 KRW. The eligibility criteria are individuals aged 13 to 64 with a household income at or below 120% of the median income.

On the same day, Governor Kim posted on his Instagram, "The application for Opportunity Income for the Disabled closes today at 6 PM," adding, "On the last day, applications can be submitted online through Gyeonggi Minwon 24 or in person at the local administrative welfare centers in your area."

However, he noted, "Registered mail applications are not accepted," and added, "Gyeonggi Province will assist participating disabled individuals in setting and achieving activity goals. Furthermore, we plan to support them in continuing value-driven activities independently."

Gyeonggi Province, after recruiting participants for the flagship policy of the 8th administration, will select beneficiaries within this month through eligibility verification including income checks. Then, by the end of July, smartwatches will be distributed, and once exercise goals are established, the first Opportunity Income payment will be made.

Disabled individuals confirmed to participate in the Opportunity Income program must wear the smartwatch and engage in physical activity at least twice a week for a minimum of one hour each time, taking care of their own health through movement.

Gyeonggi Province views the improvement or stabilization of health through the activities of disabled individuals, which reduces social costs such as medical and care expenses, as a social value. Opportunity Income is a policy that compensates certain individuals who create value in our society but do not receive fair rewards by providing income support for a set period to offer more opportunities.

In May, Gyeonggi Province established the basic plan for the 'Opportunity Income for the Disabled' and selected the Gyeonggi Disabled Welfare Comprehensive Support Center (Nurim Center) as the project operating agency.

The Gyeonggi Disabled Welfare Comprehensive Support Center (Nurim Center) will not only handle the payment of Opportunity Income (support funds) but also assist disabled individuals in independently setting exercise goals and activities, as well as support their proactive value-driven activities.

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