Namhae County to Provide 100,000 Won ‘Gyeongnam Resident Living Subsidy’

Applications Accepted Starting April 30

Support Expected to Stabilize Residents' Livelihoods and Revitalize the Local Economy

Namhae County in South Gyeongsang Province will provide the ‘Gyeongnam Resident Living Subsidy’ to help stabilize the livelihoods of residents struggling with high inflation and economic downturn, and to boost local consumption. The subsidy is 100,000 won per person, and applications will be accepted from April 30 to June 30, 2026.

Eligible recipients are those who had their resident registration in Namhae County as of March 18. Newborns born during the application period are also included. Among foreigners, permanent residents of the Republic of Korea, marriage immigrants, and recognized refugees are eligible as well.

Applications can be submitted both online and offline. Those applying online will receive the subsidy through NongHyup Bank or Kyongnam Bank credit/check cards, while offline applicants will receive the benefit as paper-type local gift certificates. However, for BC Card, only Kyongnam Bank cards are accepted.

[Photo by Namhae County] Panoramic View of Namhae County Office

To reduce congestion at the beginning of the application period, Namhae County will implement an even-odd system for online applications based on the last digit of the year of birth, and a day-of-week system for offline applications.

Online applications can be made through the ‘Gyeongnam Resident Living Subsidy’ website. On April 30, those whose year of birth ends in an even number are eligible to apply; on May 1, those with an odd number can apply. The even-odd system will be in place until May 9. After completing identity verification and inputting information, the subsidy will be provided via card within one to three days.

Offline applications can be submitted at the local township and town administrative welfare centers. From April 30 to May 8, a day-of-week system based on the last digit of the year of birth will be applied.

The applicable dates for application are as follows: ▲April 30 for those with 2 or 7 as the last digit ▲May 4 for 1 or 6 ▲May 6 for 3 or 8 ▲May 7 for 4 or 9 ▲May 8 for 5 or 0. When applying in person, applicants must bring identification, and proxy applications require a power of attorney procedure.

The subsidy can be used at Namhae County’s local gift certificate affiliates and at small businesses with annual sales of 3 billion won or less. However, use is restricted at certain types of businesses such as large discount stores, department stores, entertainment venues, and cashable businesses.

The subsidy must be used by July 31, 2026; any unused balance after this date will be automatically forfeited.

Lee Seok-geun, Head of the Economic Affairs Department, stated, “We hope this living subsidy will help ease the financial burden for residents and encourage local spending,” adding, “Please make sure to apply within the specified period to receive the benefit.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.