Pocheon City Increases National Merit Veterans' Honor Allowance by 20-25% Compared to Last Year

Participation and Veterans Honor Allowance Increased from 200,000 KRW to 250,000 KRW per Month
Independence Merit Allowance Raised from 250,000 KRW to 300,000 KRW per Month
Spouse Allowance for Veterans Raised from 100,000 KRW to 130,000 KRW per Month

Pocheon City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Baek Young-hyun) announced on the 6th that it will increase the Veterans Honor Allowance and other benefits starting in 2025 to strengthen the respect and support for national veterans and their families.

Pocheon City will increase the honorarium for national veterans and their families starting in 2025 to strengthen their support. The photo shows Mayor Baek Young-hyun dressing a national veteran in uniform. Provided by Pocheon City

The Pocheon City Veterans Honor Allowance is provided according to the "Ordinance on the Respect and Support for National Veterans and Others in Pocheon City."

With this increase, the Combat and Veterans Honor Allowance has been raised from 200,000 KRW to 250,000 KRW per month, the Independence Merit Allowance from 250,000 KRW to 300,000 KRW per month, and the Spouse Allowance for Combat Veterans from 100,000 KRW to 130,000 KRW per month. This represents an approximate 20-25% increase compared to the previous year.

This measure is a result of fulfilling the 8th-term elected administration’s pledge to “expand veterans allowances,” and the city plans to gradually increase related allowances through 2026.

Applications for veterans-related allowances (Veterans Honor Allowance, Combat Honor Allowance, Independence Merit Allowance, Spouse Allowance for Combat Veterans, and Death Consolation Money) can be made at the administrative welfare centers in the applicant’s resident registration district. When applying, applicants must submit the application form, proof documents such as veteran confirmation certificates, and a copy of their bankbook. Duplicate payments for the same category are not allowed.

A Pocheon City official stated, “We express our deep gratitude to the national veterans and their families who have dedicated themselves to the country. We hope that the increase in veterans allowances will contribute to improving the welfare and honor of the recipients.”

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