Hwaseong City to Begin Second Round of "High Oil Price Damage Relief Payments" on the 18th... 100,000 Won per Person

100,000 Won Per Person for Bottom 70% Income Bracket
Applications Open Until July 3, Available Both Online and Offline
Choice of Credit/Debit Card, Local Currency, and Other Payment Methods
"Visiting Application Service" Provided for Citizens with Mobility Difficulties

Hwaseong Special City in Gyeonggi Province will begin the second round of "High Oil Price Damage Relief Payments" on May 18 to ease the financial burden on citizens caused by high fuel prices and to support the recovery of the local economy.

Front view of Hwaseong Special City Hall. Provided by Hwaseong City

In this second round, 100,000 won per person will be provided to citizens in the bottom 70% income bracket (households whose combined health insurance premiums as of March are below the standard amount for their household size). Citizens may apply both online and offline, and those who missed the first application period may still apply during this second period.

The application period for the second round runs from May 18 to July 3. To reduce congestion at the beginning, an odd-even day system will be implemented during the first week. Recipients can choose to receive the relief funds as a credit/debit card recharge, Hwaseong Hope Local Gift Certificate, or prepaid card. The funds can be used at small businesses within Hwaseong City until August 31.

The city has revamped the application and reception systems at administrative and welfare centers in towns, townships, and neighborhoods to ensure citizens can apply for and receive the funds without inconvenience. Preparations have also been completed to secure offline payment methods and to strengthen on-site guidance.

In particular, a "visiting application service" will be operated to minimize blind spots in support for citizens with mobility difficulties, such as the elderly and persons with disabilities. In addition, a monitoring system will be put in place to prevent fraudulent use of the funds and ensure they are used for their intended purpose.

Yoon Sungjin, Acting Mayor of Hwaseong Special City, stated, "We hope that the second round of payments will provide meaningful help to citizens facing financial pressure due to the prolonged period of high oil prices." He added, "We will strengthen guidance to ensure no eligible citizen is left out and focus administrative resources on ensuring the payments are delivered quickly and reliably."

Meanwhile, eligibility for the second round of High Oil Price Damage Relief Payments can be checked starting May 18 through card companies, local currency platforms, and the National Health Insurance Service website and app. Citizens who have registered for the National Secretary notification service will receive advance notice from May 16. Detailed information is available on the Hwaseong Special City website, at the administrative and welfare centers in each jurisdiction, and through the dedicated call center.

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