Wanju County in North Jeolla Province will provide a livelihood support fund of 300,000 won to each resident.
On September 9, Wanju County announced that the support fund aims to alleviate the financial burden on residents due to high oil prices, exchange rates, and inflation, while also promoting local consumption to help small businesses and self-employed individuals recover their sales.
The eligible recipients include 100,877 registered residents, marriage immigrants, and permanent residents who have been living in Wanju County as of July 31 and continue to reside there until the application date. Those who passed away before the application date, moved out, or have had their residency registration canceled are excluded from eligibility.
The application and payment period runs from today until October 30.
From September 8 to 11, payments will be made directly at 640 locations, including senior centers in towns and villages. On September 12 and 13, as well as on weekends, payments will be available at the administrative welfare centers and civil service centers in the residents' respective towns and villages for those who cannot visit during weekdays.
From September 14 to October 30, residents can apply at their local administrative welfare centers and civil service centers on weekdays and receive their funds immediately.
Household heads can collect the funds for all household members by bringing their identification. Household members can either receive their funds directly or submit a delegation form along with necessary identification to collect the funds on behalf of the entire household.
The support funds will be distributed via prepaid cards, which can be used within Wanju County until December 31 of this year. However, usage will be restricted in certain sectors, including entertainment and gambling.
Wanju County Mayor Yoo Hee-tae expressed hope that the support funds will ease the financial burden on residents and invigorate the local economy. He added, "We will carefully monitor the voices from the payment sites and ensure that residents can receive their funds without any inconvenience."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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