Sunchang-gun Increases Average 'Energy Voucher Support Fund' by 11%

The winter 'Energy Voucher' support amount in Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk, has been increased by an average of 11%, which is expected to greatly help residents get through the winter.

The county announced on the 18th that the support amount was raised to prepare for the upcoming cold wave and to alleviate the costs for vulnerable groups in the area who are struggling with rising energy bills.

The winter season 'Energy Voucher' support amount in Sunchang-gun has been increased by an average of 11%.
[Photo by Sunchang-gun]

The 'Energy Voucher' is a program that supports vulnerable groups in purchasing electricity, city gas, district heating, briquettes, etc. It allows users to deduct the usage amount from their energy bill or pay energy costs using a National Happiness Card issued to them.

The increased support amounts have been raised according to the number of household members: ▲1-person households from 118,500 KRW to 248,200 KRW, ▲2-person households from 159,300 KRW to 335,400 KRW, ▲3-person households from 225,800 KRW to 455,900 KRW, and households with 4 or more members from 284,400 KRW to 597,500 KRW.

The increased amount can be used until April 30 of next year, and applications can be made by registered recipients of the National Basic Livelihood Security Program or their household members listed on the resident registration.

However, for those who received support last year, if there are no changes in information (such as moving or changes in household members), the application will be processed automatically.

For more details, inquiries can be made through the Energy Voucher website or by phone.

Sunchang = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jeong Young-gwon baekok@asiae.co.kr

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