Visiting Jeonse Damage Consultation Service Expanded to Gangseo, Dongtan, Guri, and Busan

The 'Visiting Jeonse Damage Support Service' will be expanded to Gangseo-gu in Seoul, Dongtan and Guri-si in Gyeonggi Province, and the Busan area.

The 'Visiting Jeonse Damage Support Counseling Bus' operated near Juan Station in Michuhol-gu, Incheon / Photo by Yonhap News

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 1st that it plans to expand the visiting consultation service starting from the 5th. This service, aimed at victims of Jeonse fraud, mainly provides legal, psychological, financial, and housing support consultations. It was offered in Michuhol-gu, Incheon, from April 21 to the end of May.

The Ministry of Land decided to expand the service to areas with large-scale damage. In Gangseo, Seoul and Dongtan, Gyeonggi, the service will operate from the 5th to the 19th of this month, and in Guri, Gyeonggi and Busan, from the 19th to the 30th. Those who have difficulty moving or feel burdened to go out can receive home visit services through prior phone reservations.

Won Hee-ryong, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, said, "We will do our best to help Jeonse damage tenants quickly regain housing stability through the visiting consultation service," and added, "If necessary, we will expand the areas for damage consultation services."