'Longevity Celebration Fund' Previously Given at 100 Years Now Expanded to 95 Years

Geumcheon-gu to Provide 100,000 KRW Longevity Celebration Allowance
Apply Up to One Month Before the Month of Turning 95 Years Old

Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) announced that starting January 2024, a longevity congratulatory payment of 100,000 KRW will be given to seniors aged 95.

The district currently provides a longevity congratulatory payment of 1,000,000 KRW to seniors who reach 100 years old to foster a social atmosphere of respect for the elderly, and has decided to expand this to include seniors aged 95 and above with a payment of 100,000 KRW.

The expected number of recipients is 237 (14 turning 100, 223 aged 95-99).

Eligible recipients are seniors who have been continuously registered residents in Geumcheon-gu for more than one year as of their 95th birthday. They can apply by visiting their local community service center one month before the month they turn 95.

Seniors aged 96 to 99 who have lived in Geumcheon-gu for more than one year as of January 1, 2024, are also eligible to receive the payment.

Applications must be made in person; however, if the applicant is unable to visit due to health or mobility issues, a family member may apply on their behalf.

Considering the advanced age of recipients, the district plans to send application guidance letters by mail.

The longevity congratulatory payment will be deposited into the individual’s designated account in the month they turn 95. Applications submitted after the birthday will also be paid within the same year if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Yu Seong-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, stated, “From this year, we have expanded the longevity congratulatory payment to include seniors aged 95 and above to provide benefits to more elderly citizens,” and added, “We will continue to foster a culture of respect for the elderly through social support for long-lived seniors.”

For more details, please contact the Senior and Disabled Affairs Division at Geumcheon-gu Office.

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