Sejong City Completes First Round of Livelihood Recovery Consumption Coupon Distribution Worth 71 Billion Won

98% of Eligible Citizens Have Received Coupons
Active Outreach to Encourage Remaining Applications

Ahead of the second round of applications for the Livelihood Recovery Consumption Coupon, which will be distributed starting September 22, the first round distribution rate has surpassed 98%.

On August 26, Sejong City announced that 98.19% of all citizens had completed their applications for the Livelihood Recovery Consumption Coupon. Out of a total of 387,105 eligible recipients, 380,273 people (98.24%) have completed both application and distribution, exceeding the national average application rate of 97.92%. The total amount distributed is 71 billion won, with 42 billion won (59%) having been used through online applications alone.

When including applications and spending completed through in-person visits, it is estimated that approximately 47.9 billion won has been used. The city plans to actively encourage those who have not yet applied to do so by 6 p.m. on September 12, when the first round of coupon distribution ends.

First, by linking non-face-to-face resident registration verification by town, township, and neighborhood, the city will promptly identify and encourage non-applicants to apply, and will provide on-site application services for those who need them. The on-site service is being offered for elderly citizens, those with mobility difficulties, and others who may have trouble applying on their own.

For vulnerable groups such as those just above the poverty line, single-parent families, and basic livelihood security recipients, the city will make individual phone calls and send text messages to ensure that no one misses out on the benefits.

Lee Seungwon, Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs, stated, "We are strengthening our outreach services and individual guidance to ensure that every last person receives these benefits," and added, "We will continue to do our utmost to achieve tangible results in livelihood recovery through citizen-centered and meticulous administration."

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