Gangjin County Expands Second Round of High Oil Price Relief Payments to Bottom 70% Income Bracket

Up to 600,000 Won for Vulnerable Groups, 250,000 Won for General Recipients
Applications Open Until July 3... Weekday Application System by Birth Year Last Digit in First Week

Gangjin County in South Jeolla Province has begun its second round of high oil price damage relief payments, expanding the coverage from only vulnerable groups to include residents in the bottom 70% income bracket. Residents can receive up to 600,000 won, while general recipients are eligible for 250,000 won.

According to Gangjin County as of the 19th, the scope of support, which was previously limited to basic livelihood security recipients and those in the near-poor category, has now been expanded in this second round to include residents in the bottom 70% income bracket. Applications are being accepted from May 18 to July 3.

The beneficiaries include residents in the bottom 70% income bracket and vulnerable groups who were unable to apply during the initial application period. The estimated number of recipients is approximately 24,000 people.

Eligibility is determined based on the total household health insurance premiums for March of this year. Long-term care insurance premiums are excluded. However, individuals with high-value assets are not eligible for the payment.

Kim Junchul, Acting Mayor of Gangjin County, is informing the residents about the high oil price damage support fund. Provided by Gangjin County

The payment amounts are as follows: 600,000 won for basic livelihood security recipients, 500,000 won for those in the near-poor category and single-parent families, and 250,000 won for general recipients in the bottom 70% income bracket. As Gangjin County is designated as a special support area due to population decline, the general recipients are granted 250,000 won.

Applications can be submitted online through the local gift certificate app 'chak', card company websites/apps, call centers/ARS, or by visiting the township or town office corresponding to the applicant's registered address.

During the first week of applications, from May 18 to 22, an application day system based on the last digit of the applicant’s birth year is in effect to reduce congestion. On May 18, those whose birth year ends in 1 or 6 can apply; on May 19, those ending in 2 or 7; on May 20, those ending in 3 or 8; on May 21, those ending in 4 or 9; and on May 22, those ending in 5 or 0 are eligible to apply.

Residents who wish to appeal their eligibility or payment criteria can file an objection through the national civil complaint system (Gukmin Sinmungo) or at their township or town office from May 18 to July 17. The same weekday application schedule will apply for objections during the first week.

Kim Joonchul, Acting Mayor of Gangjin County, stated, "I have realized how important it is to provide swift and accurate explanations on-site about the issues residents are curious about," and added, "We will ensure that the application and objection processes run smoothly by reflecting feedback from the field."

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