Gyeonggi-do to Recruit 10,000 Participants for Youth Welfare Points... 1.2 Million Won Provided

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province will publicly recruit 10,000 participants for the second round of the 'Youth Welfare Points' program, aimed at improving the welfare and treatment of young workers in the province, from the 1st to the 16th of next month.

The Youth Welfare Points program provides welfare points worth 1.2 million KRW annually to young workers aged 18 to 34 residing in the province, who are employed at small and medium-sized enterprises, mid-sized companies, small business owners, or non-profit organizations located in Gyeonggi Province, working at least 36 hours per week, and earning a monthly salary of 2.9 million KRW or less. For those fulfilling military service obligations, the application age limit (up to 39 years old) is extended by the duration of their service.

This year, the program targets a total of 30,000 participants: 10,000 were recruited in the first round in June, 10,000 in this second round, and 10,000 will be recruited in the third round in the second half of the year.

Selected participants will receive welfare points worth 1.2 million KRW (300,000 KRW quarterly).

Those selected can use 1.4 million items in the 'Gyeonggi Youth Mall,' an exclusive online shopping space for Youth Welfare Points, covering cultural activities, self-development, health management, family-friendly services, and more.

However, selected participants must verify their eligibility every three months, including residence, company size, and working hours.

Applications can be submitted through the Youth Worker Support Project website. Applicants will be comprehensively evaluated based on monthly salary, length of employment, and duration of residence in Gyeonggi Province, with final selections announced on the 31st of next month.

Since this year, the province has applied public MyData services to simplify document submission and improve convenience during the application process.

By consenting to the use of public MyData, applicants can apply for the 'Youth Welfare Points' without submitting documents such as resident registration abstracts, four major insurance subscription records, or health insurance payment certificates, significantly reducing cases of disqualification due to simple errors like missing documents.

A provincial official stated, "The Youth Welfare Points program is designed for young workers employed in small and medium-sized enterprises and small business owners where working conditions are poor," adding, "We hope it will be of some help to many young workers."