Dobong-gu to provide 100,000 KRW support each to 7,000 tenant small business owners with annual sales under 200 million KRW in 2021 or 2022
Online applications accepted from February 20 to April 14 via Dobong-gu Office website
In-person applications accepted from March 20 to April 14 at Dobong-gu Office 2nd floor Citizen Hall (Seminar Room 2)
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dobong-gu (Mayor Oh Eon-seok) will provide 100,000 KRW per business location for heating costs to tenant small business owners in the area who are struggling due to rising energy costs.
The support target includes small business owners with annual sales under 200 million KRW who registered their business in Dobong-gu before December 31, 2022, and are currently operating as tenants or in-store as of the announcement date, February 9. However, businesses such as entertainment establishments, non-profit corporations, businesses that are temporarily closed or shut down, e-commerce businesses without actual separate operations, and industries restricted from receiving small business development fund loans are excluded from support.
Applications can be submitted online (via Dobong-gu Office website) from February 20 to April 14, with a five-day rotation system applied in the first week based on the last digit of the business registration number.
If online application is difficult, in-person applications can be made at Dobong-gu Office 2nd floor Citizen Hall (Seminar Room 2) from March 20 to April 14.
For inquiries regarding applications, contact the reception desk for both online and in-person applications.
Oh Eon-seok, Mayor of Dobong-gu, said, “We are providing heating cost support to small business owners facing management difficulties due to rising energy costs to offer a small help.” He added, “In addition to this support, we will continue to provide various policy supports to help small business owners overcome the crisis caused by the economic downturn and inflation due to COVID-19.”
Gwanak-gu’s ‘Safe Jeonse and Monthly Rent Contract Assistance Service’ Gains Popularity
Service usage surpasses 439 cases in about 7 months since launch
Free service available to single-person households, including young workers, facing difficulties in real estate contracts
Certified real estate agents acting as Residential Safety Managers provide house viewing and contract accompaniment services
“Is this building eligible for Jeonse deposit return guarantee insurance?”, “Does the landlord have any outstanding national or local taxes?”
Certified real estate agent Mr. A works as a Residential Safety Manager in Gwanak-gu, assisting tenants with safe Jeonse and monthly rent contracts.
“Thank you so much for urgently consulting me when I was worried about Jeonse fraud with little time left before office hours ended. Thanks to you, I found a solution!” said Mr. B, in his 30s, who received consultation and found a way out from the risk of Jeonse fraud.
Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee) has been operating the ‘Safe Jeonse and Monthly Rent Contract Assistance Service’ since July last year, which has gained great popularity and positive reviews from residents amid the recent surge in real estate fraud.
The service appoints certified real estate agents knowledgeable about real estate and local conditions as Residential Safety Managers to provide four main assistance services (▲Jeonse and monthly rent contract consultation ▲Housing search support ▲Housing policy guidance ▲Safe contract accompaniment) and protect single-person households from real estate fraud such as “empty Jeonse” scams. The number of cases used surpassed 439 within 7 months.
The main users are single-person households vulnerable to real estate information, such as young workers and the elderly. ‘Jeonse and monthly rent contract consultation’ accounted for 53% (233 cases), the highest, followed by ‘Housing search support’ providing local information at 24% (105 cases), ‘Housing policy guidance’ available to residents at 16% (71 cases), and ‘Safe contract accompaniment’ involving house condition checks and contract accompaniment at 7% (30 cases).
Any single-person household residing or planning to reside in Gwanak-gu can use the service free of charge by applying through the Seoul Single-Person Household Portal or Gwanak-gu Office’s Land Management Division.
Additionally, the district offers ‘Real Estate Dispute Mediation Consultation’ available to all residents including single-person households, and ‘Youth Tenant Brokerage Fee Reduction Service’ targeting young people. The YouTube video ‘How to Prevent Jeonse Fraud ? Gwanak-gu Explains!’ has achieved over 2,200 views, demonstrating efforts to ensure stable housing for residents in various ways.
Mayor Park Jun-hee said, “The Safe Jeonse and Monthly Rent Contract Assistance Service will help prevent the increasing Jeonse fraud cases and contribute significantly to the stable housing settlement of young workers. We will continue to discover and support practical policies that assist the daily lives of single-person households.”
Mapo-gu’s Hope Ondol Warm Winter Campaign Exceeds Target by 142%... ‘Mapo’s Winter is Hot’
2023 Hope Ondol Warm Winter Campaign Raises a Total of 1.13 Billion KRW in Donations and Goods
Mayor Park Gang-su: “We will carefully look after residents in need of help and attention”
Mapo-gu (Mayor Park Gang-su) announced that from November last year to the 14th of this month, over three months, the ‘2023 Hope Ondol Warm Winter Campaign’ raised a total of 1.13 billion KRW in donations and goods.
Due to concerns about a decrease in donations caused by prolonged COVID-19 economic downturn and rapid inflation, Mapo-gu produced relay campaign videos featuring Mayor Park Gang-su and local figures, promoted them on YouTube, actively discovered hidden donors willing to contribute, and exceeded the initial goal of 800 million KRW by 142%.
Hyosung donated 40 million KRW, the largest single donation. Along with Hyosung, companies such as Denso, Gongyoung Home Shopping, Mapo-gu Parish Council, and Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine have consistently donated annually. Mapo-gu employees also donated 10 million KRW, and numerous residents, from a 6-year-old child’s small hands to anonymous donors, joined forces.
Notably, on January 27, a resident of Sangam-dong, Mr. Park, donated his first-ever old-age pension of 820,000 KRW to help neighbors in need, inspiring many with his heartfelt gesture.
The funds collected through the warm interest of Mapo-gu residents and local companies will be used for low-income vulnerable residents’ living expenses, housing costs, medical expenses, and education expenses. They will also support special projects reflecting local needs, such as the ‘Bright Smile Dental Treatment Project’ and the community welfare enhancement project ‘Warm Neighborhood Care.’
The district plans to conclude the warm winter campaign by expressing gratitude to donors and presenting appreciation plaques to outstanding contributors.
Mayor Park Gang-su of Mapo-gu said, “Even in these difficult times, I am deeply moved by the warmth shown by Mapo residents and companies for their neighbors. The precious funds will be used transparently for the underprivileged in the community, and the district will carefully monitor to ensure no resident in need is overlooked.”
Seodaemun-gu Utilizes IoT Sensors for Rapid Disaster Response in Semi-basement Households
Applications accepted throughout March; about 170 households to be selected, equipment installation followed by service launch in July
Flood, fire, and carbon monoxide sensors automatically notify the district office upon detecting disaster situations
Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Seong-heon) is providing a ‘Smart Safety Management Service’ that enables remote disaster monitoring and rapid response using advanced IoT sensor technology to ensure the safety of semi-basement households in the area.
The district announced on the 22nd that it is the first in the nation to implement such a service, as 107 households in the area suffered flood damage due to heavy rain over the past five years, highlighting the vulnerability of semi-basement households to various disasters.
The district will install flood sensors, fire sensors, and carbon monoxide sensors in the targeted households.
When these sensors detect a disaster situation, notifications are automatically sent to the district office’s Smart Control Center terminals and the resident’s mobile phone immediately.
Once a disaster is confirmed, the district will promptly report to 119 for firefighters to respond.
Applications will be accepted from semi-basement residents throughout March, with about 170 households selected. After equipment installation, the service is scheduled to start in July this year.
Applicants can fill out the application form attached to the district website’s notice or available at community service centers and submit it to the Smart Information Division of the district office or the community service center.
Lee Seong-heon, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, said, “To create a safer community, we will proactively respond to disasters in semi-basement households through remote monitoring services using smart information technology.”
Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Soon-hee) announced that it will provide housekeeping and caregiving support services to stabilize the lives of low-income patients with severe illnesses.
The support targets include those under 65 years old with household income below 70% of the median income, such as ▲persons with severe disabilities ▲patients requiring treatment for more than six months for severe illnesses ▲patients with rare and intractable diseases ▲children-headed households, grandparent-headed households, single-parent households ▲medical aid recipients under 65 years old discharged after long-term hospitalization case management ▲and others recognized by the district mayor as needing housekeeping and caregiving services. However, those capable of independent daily living or having family members living together are generally not selected.
The support includes ▲assistance with bathing, washing, and personal care ▲support for rehabilitation exercises and other personal activities ▲housekeeping assistance such as cleaning, meal preparation, and childcare ▲and outings, companionship, and life counseling.
Support hours are selectable by users between 24 or 27 hours per month. The support period is one year from the voucher qualification date and can be extended annually through reassessment. However, medical aid recipients discharged after long-term hospitalization case management can receive 40 hours per month but are not eligible for extension.
Applications are accepted at the resident’s community service center. Once selected, users can choose from four service providers within Gangbuk-gu to receive services. Support is provided via an electronic voucher card (National Happiness Card), which is used for payment when utilizing services.
Lee Soon-hee, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, said, “People with severe illnesses and disabilities who need care require helping hands to support their daily lives. Gangbuk-gu will do its best to ensure that neighbors in need are not left behind.”
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