Gwangju Seo-gu Establishes 'High Oil Price Compensation TF Team' to Minimize Blind Spots

Eight Departments Including the Livelihood Economy Division Participate

Gwangju Seo-gu District announced on April 13 that it has established a dedicated TF team for high oil price compensation and set up a response system to ensure prompt and systematic payment.

The "High Oil Price Compensation Dedicated TF Team" is headed by the Deputy District Mayor and includes eight departments: the Livelihood Economy Division, Welfare Policy Division, Welfare Benefits Division, Care Support Division, Planning Office, Public Relations Office, Administrative Support Division, and Accounting and Information Division.

Gwangju Seo-gu Office Exterior View

The TF team is organized into four groups: the General Operations Team, the Appeals Processing Team, the Payment Support Team, and the Outreach Service Team, each assigned with specific functions.

In particular, Seo-gu will actively utilize the "base-dong and linked-dong regional collaboration system" introduced during the 8th popularly elected administration. All 18 administrative dongs are divided into four regions, with each base-dong chief serving as the on-site support manager, overseeing the linked dongs to enhance the accountability and execution of the payment process.

Additionally, Seo-gu will operate the "Good Application Outreach Service" for residents with mobility difficulties or others unable to apply in person. When a visit is requested by phone, a public official will visit the applicant to accept the application, and upon completion of payment preparation, will revisit to deliver the compensation.

At the same time, Seo-gu plans to proactively identify eligible recipients and minimize missed applications by leveraging local care networks such as the Neighbor Care Team and Senior Living Managers. During the application period, a dedicated call center will be operated to promptly respond to resident inquiries.

Lee Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu, stated, "We will thoroughly prepare to ensure the compensation is paid quickly, as the financial burden of high oil prices has increased."

Meanwhile, the central government announced the "High Oil Price Compensation Payment Plan" on April 11. Starting April 27, up to 600,000 won will be provided to basic, near-poverty, and single-parent households, and from May 18, up to 250,000 won will be paid to residents in the bottom 70% income bracket.

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