Following the Chuseok holiday, several regulations affecting daily life will change starting in October. Train tickets can now be booked two months in advance, and financial support for youth housing loans will be expanded. Additionally, the income criteria for the advance child support program will be eliminated.
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, starting next month, the booking period for train tickets will be extended from one month to two months prior to departure.
This change aims to alleviate the inconvenience of late booking compared to airline tickets and accommodations, making it easier for travelers to plan their trips and events. The government expects that this adjustment will enhance the convenience of preparing for travel, events, and group movements.
The scope of housing loan support for young people will also be broadened. Beginning in October, the eligibility for the youth special lease loan guarantee will expand from those under 34 years old to those under 39 years old.
The income requirement is set at 70 million won per year, and for newlywed couples, the assessment will be based on the income of one spouse rather than the combined income. The loan limit will be up to 90% of the rental deposit, with a maximum of 200 million won, while newlywed couples and families with children can access up to 300 million won. The guarantee rate will remain at 100%.
The income criteria for the Bogeumjari loan for newlyweds will also be relaxed starting in October. Previously, the requirement was a combined annual income of 85 million won or less, but now it will allow for either a combined income of 85 million won or less or an individual income of 70 million won or less.
Support for single-parent families who do not receive child support will also be made more accessible. Starting October 29, the income criteria for the advance child support program will be abolished. Currently, the government provides 200,000 won per month for each child to families below 150% of the median income who are unable to receive child support, and later recoups this amount from the non-custodial parent.
The disaster text message service will also see improvements. Beginning in October, the government will increase the amount of information that can be conveyed through disaster messages and introduce a duplicate review feature. Previously, the character limit made it difficult to provide clear instructions during emergencies. The new feature aims to reduce the issue of repeated disaster messages being sent.
Starting in October, various domestic travel support measures will also be implemented. Travelers who use T-map to travel more than 30 kilometers to depopulated areas will receive up to 30,000 points along with a stamp. Independent travelers heading to depopulated areas by train will receive discount coupons worth 100% of their ticket price, while some themed trains will offer a 50% discount.
Purchasing domestic flight tickets through Naver will earn travelers up to 40,000 won in Naver Pay points. Campers at registered campsites will receive a 10,000 won discount.
Travelers visiting regions participating in the Local Love Vacation Support Program can receive 50% of their travel expenses back in mobile local love gift certificates, with individuals eligible for up to 100,000 won and youth up to 140,000 won. Each program has different participation periods, eligible regions, and payment conditions.
As these changes take effect in October, it is important for individuals to check the specific conditions with the relevant departments and agencies before utilizing the new programs.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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