Taean County Eases Criteria for National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients

6.42% Increase for Four-Person Households,
7.34% Increase for Single-Person Households

Aerial view of Taean County Office, Chungnam. /Taean County

Taean County in Chungnam Province announced on the 14th that the eligibility criteria for the National Basic Livelihood Security System have been relaxed starting this year.

According to the county, the standard for livelihood benefits has increased by 6.42% for a four-person household and by 7.34% for a single-person household compared to last year. Accordingly, the maximum monthly support amount for a four-person household has risen from the previous 1,833,572 won to 1,951,287 won this year.

The criteria for the livelihood benefit's supporting obligor have also been eased. Previously, the standard was an annual income of 100 million won or less or general assets of 900 million won or less. Starting this year, it has been changed to an annual income of 130 million won or less or general assets of 1.2 billion won or less. In addition, the age for senior earned income deduction has been lowered from 75 and older to 65 and older this year.

The criteria for automobile assets have also been improved. Previously, the standard was a passenger car with an engine displacement of less than 1,600cc, a vehicle age of 10 years or more, or a vehicle value of less than 2 million won. This year, it has been relaxed to a passenger car with an engine displacement of less than 2,000cc, a vehicle age of 10 years or more, or a vehicle value of less than 5 million won.

With the relaxation of these selection criteria, the entry barrier for low-income households to become basic livelihood recipients is expected to be lowered, allowing more families in crisis within the county to receive support.

A county official stated, "With the relaxation of the National Basic Livelihood Security System criteria this year, we expect to reduce welfare blind spots and contribute to the stability of residents' lives," adding, "We will continue to do our best to improve welfare for our residents."

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