Yeoju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on October 1 that it will accept applications for the '2025 4th Quarter Youth Basic Income' from October 15 to November 24, 2025. This initiative aims to guarantee the social basic rights of young people, including the pursuit of happiness and improvement of quality of life.

Notice for Application Submission for 'Youth Basic Income for Q4 2025'. Provided by Yeoju City

Notice for Application Submission for 'Youth Basic Income for Q4 2025'. Provided by Yeoju City

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Eligible applicants are 24-year-old youths (born between October 2, 2000, and October 1, 2001) who are registered residents of Yeoju City and have either lived continuously in Yeoju for the past three years or have resided in Gyeonggi Province for a cumulative total of at least ten years.


In particular, those born between January 1, 2001, and April 1, 2001, who were eligible for the 1st or 2nd quarter must apply retroactively. For those born between October 2, 2000, and January 1, 2001, this quarter is the final application period, so they should ensure their applications are submitted within the deadline.


Applications can be submitted through the job platform 'Jobaba.' Eligible recipients will receive 250,000 won per quarter, up to a maximum of 1 million won per year, via the Yeoju Love Card (Gyeonggi local currency). The city will review and select recipients and plans to distribute the payments sequentially starting December 20, 2025.



Youth Basic Income can be used at local currency-affiliated stores in Yeoju City and, for academy tuition and test fees, can also be used throughout Gyeonggi Province and online. For online usage, payment is limited to merchants that support local currency payment methods. Detailed information on eligible merchants can be found on the application page.


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