Paju-si Provides Temporary 'Emergency Living Support Fund' to Low-Income Households

Basic Livelihood Security Recipients, Statutory Second-Lowest Income Bracket, Childcare Support for Single-Parent Families, etc.

Paju City Hall

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Paju City, Gyeonggi Province announced on the 22nd that "to alleviate the financial burden on low-income households, a temporary emergency living support fund for low-income families will be provided starting from the 24th."

The support targets approximately 15,000 households, including basic livelihood security recipients, legally designated near-poor households, and single-parent families receiving child-rearing support, based on the status as of May 29 (supplementary budget approved by the National Assembly).

The support amount varies depending on the eligibility for benefits and the number of household members.

Among basic livelihood security recipients, ▲ those receiving livelihood and medical benefits will receive from 400,000 KRW for a single-person household up to 1,450,000 KRW for households with seven or more members, ▲ those receiving housing and education benefits, legally designated near-poor households, and single-parent families receiving child-rearing support will receive from 300,000 KRW for a single-person household up to 1,090,000 KRW for households with seven or more members.

The payment will be made in the form of prepaid cards, and recipients should visit their local administrative welfare center on the application date indicated in the mailed notice with their ID to receive the prepaid card.