Paju City to Distribute Q1 Youth Basic Income to 4,174 24-Year-Olds

For 4,174 24-year-olds
KRW 1.178 billion in total
Sequential payments begin on the 20th

Paju City, Gyeonggi Province, will begin sequentially distributing a total of KRW 1,178,000,000 in "2026 Q1 Youth Basic Income" to 4,174 24-year-olds starting April 20, 2026.

Paju City Hall exterior. Provided by Paju City

Youth Basic Income is a joint initiative of Gyeonggi Province and local cities and counties to guarantee young people’s basic social rights and revitalize the local economy. It provides KRW 250,000 per quarter (up to KRW 1,000,000 per year) in local currency to 24-year-olds who have continuously resided in Gyeonggi Province for at least three years or for a combined total of at least ten years.

Recipients for the first quarter are 24-year-olds who, as of the application date, have their resident registration in Paju City and meet the residency requirements, and who have completed their applications through the "Gyeonggi-do Job Platform Jobaba." Paju City will sequentially make payments after reviewing and confirming eligible applicants.

Starting April 20, KRW 250,000 per person will be distributed via the Gyeonggi Local Currency (Paju Pay), and the funds must be used within three years from the payment date. Any unused balance after this period will expire automatically.

The distributed Youth Basic Income can be used at Paju City local currency merchants. In particular, to support self-development among young people, payments for academy tuition and test application fees can be made anywhere in Gyeonggi Province and online, regardless of merchant sales volume.

Kim Jisuk, Head of the Youth and Adolescent Division, said, "We hope Youth Basic Income will help young people achieve real stability in their daily lives and support their self-development in preparation for the future," adding, "We will continue to pursue policies that young people can truly feel and benefit from."

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