Dongducheon-si, Year-Round Identification and Support for 'Livelihood Difficulty Crisis and Vulnerable Groups'

Establishment of a Comprehensive Plan for Identifying Welfare Blind Spots

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Dongducheon City in Gyeonggi Province will identify and support vulnerable groups facing livelihood difficulties throughout the year.

The city announced on the 20th that "on the 18th, we established the '2021 Integrated Case Management Project General Operation Plan,'" adding that "this is to provide customized services reflecting the results of living condition assessments and welfare needs surveys."

In particular, this year, the city plans to proactively identify low-income households in need of assistance due to the impact of COVID-19 and serious illnesses, and make every effort to actively connect public and private resources.

A city official stated, "For households with a willingness to work, we will provide opportunities for self-reliance through employment, and for citizens requiring continuous care due to old age or illness, we will offer protection through case management support."