Kim Tae-jin, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, Proposes 'Crisis Household Support Ordinance'

Kim Tae-jin, a member of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Council, announced on the 1st that the ‘Ordinance on the Support for Discovering Vulnerable Households’ was passed as originally proposed in the plenary session.

The ordinance was enacted to stipulate necessary matters for discovering and supporting vulnerable households, aiming to eliminate welfare blind spots within the district and establish a robust social safety net.

The main provisions state that anyone who discovers a vulnerable household can report it by visiting the local community service center or by phone, and related agencies must ensure that the reported households receive appropriate support and protection.

Additionally, a confidentiality clause is included to prevent the disclosure of personal information and secrets learned during the process of discovering vulnerable households.

Furthermore, the district mayor may provide necessary expenses or supplies to promote activities for discovering vulnerable households and may reward individuals who perform outstanding activities.

Councilor Kim Tae-jin stated, “With the enactment of this ordinance, Seo-gu’s social safety net will be tightly established, providing timely assistance to residents in need of welfare benefits, which is expected to have a positive effect on eliminating welfare blind spots.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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