Naju City to Begin Applications for Second Round of High Oil Price Damage Support Payments Starting on the 18th

Applications Accepted Until July 3; 70% of Population Eligible Based on Health Insurance Premiums
150,000 Won for General Citizens, 500,000 Won for Lower Income Groups, 600,000 Won for Basic Livelihood Recipients
First Round Achieved 93.1% Application Rate
"Boost to Local Consumption Anticipated"

Naju City in South Jeolla Province will provide a second round of "High Oil Price Damage Support Payments" to assist residents facing difficulties due to the prolonged period of high oil prices and inflation.

According to Naju City on May 14, applications for the second round of High Oil Price Damage Support Payments will be accepted from May 18 to July 3, targeting 70% of the population.

In the previous first round, as of 6 p.m. on May 8, 8,108 eligible recipients—93.1% of those qualified—had applied, resulting in a total payout of approximately 4.76 billion won. This slightly exceeds the national average application rate of 91.2%.

For this second round, households will be eligible if their health insurance premiums for March 2026 (excluding long-term care insurance premiums) are below the specified threshold. However, those with high-value assets will be excluded.

The household composition is based on members listed in the resident registration as of March 30, 2026. Any changes after this date can be reflected through an objection process.

Applicants must be adults born on or before December 31, 2007, who can apply and receive payment individually. For minors, the head of the household listed in the resident registration must apply. Residents who missed the first application period may reapply during this second round.

The support amount is 150,000 won per general citizen, 500,000 won for those in the lower income bracket and single-parent families, and 600,000 won for basic livelihood security recipients.

The payments will be made via prepaid card or credit/debit card. They can be used at local small businesses with annual sales of 3 billion won or less, Naju Love Gift Certificate merchants, community Nonghyup Hanaro Marts, public local food stores, and gas stations.

However, usage is restricted for online shopping malls, delivery apps, entertainment and gambling businesses, franchise company-owned stores, and certain kiosk/table order businesses using PG (Payment Gateway) systems.

For delivery orders, face-to-face payment using the merchant’s own device is allowed.

Applications can be submitted online via card company websites and apps or the local gift certificate app 'chak,' or in person at the administrative welfare center in the applicant’s district or at affiliated bank branches.

For in-person applications at district offices, payments are made with prepaid cards in accordance with government policy, and paper-type gift certificates will be provided only in unavoidable cases such as objections.

The deadline to use the support funds for both the first and second rounds is August 31, 2026; any unused balance after this date will be automatically forfeited.

Kang Sanggu, Acting Mayor of Naju, stated, "With the prolonged period of high oil prices and inflation increasing the living burden on our citizens, we hope this support payment will provide meaningful help in stabilizing household finances."

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