Jangseong-gun to Implement 'Gunmin Safety Insurance' Starting Next Month

‘Citizen Safety Insurance’ in Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do will be implemented starting from the 1st of next month.

According to the county on the 31st, Citizen Safety Insurance is a system that pays insurance benefits to residents who suffer damage from unpredictable disasters, accidents, or safety incidents.

The coverage targets Jangseong residents and registered foreigners, who are automatically enrolled without any separate subscription procedures. The insurance premium is fully covered by the county.

Since first implementing Citizen Safety Insurance in 2019, the county has increased the coverage items every year.

This year, in addition to the existing 17 coverage items, eight new items have been added, including ▲24-hour accidental death and disability coverage ▲compensation for natural disaster diagnosis ▲death and disability from venomous animal contact accidents and emergency room visit medical expenses ▲death and disability from bicycle accidents.

Depending on the item, compensation can be up to 20 million KRW, and overlapping compensation is possible even if insured under other policies.

In particular, the newly included ‘24-hour accidental death and disability’ coverage this year provides insurance benefits up to 3 million KRW for accidents such as falls inside the home or electric wheelchair accidents.

Claims must be filed within three years from the date of the accident by the affected individual or their family by directly contacting NH Insurance.

For more details, search ‘Citizen Safety Insurance’ on the Jangseong-gun website or contact the Disaster Safety Division of the county office or the Eup/Myeon Administrative Welfare Centers.

Jangseong = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Han-gyu Jo baekok@asiae.co.kr