25 Households Selected
Interior Repairs Including Wallpapering and Flooring
Jeongeup City in North Jeolla Province is launching a full-scale 'Housing Environment Improvement Project' to support repairs of aging homes and enhance the quality of life for national merit recipients who have served the country.
According to the city on the 15th, this project is part of Jeongeup's efforts to provide practical assistance to families of veterans living in poor housing conditions and to honor the noble intentions of national merit recipients.
The city received applications until the 2nd of this month, with a total of 108 applicants. After comprehensively considering factors such as age, relationship with the merit recipient, household type, and length of residence, a final selection of 25 households was made.
This year, a total budget of 100 million won will be allocated, with up to 4 million won per household provided for interior repairs such as wallpapering, flooring, sink replacement, and window and door replacement.
For the selected households, Jeongeup City officials and staff from the Jeongeup City Housing Welfare Center will conduct on-site inspections to thoroughly understand each household's actual living environment and requests, then proceed with customized repairs. The city plans to complete all repair work by October.
Mayor Lee Haksoo stated, "It is the city's duty to look after and improve the difficult living conditions of national merit recipients who have sacrificed for the country," adding, "We will do our utmost to enhance the welfare of national merit recipients and their families and to remember their noble dedication."
Meanwhile, in addition to the annual housing environment improvement project, the city is taking the lead in honoring and supporting national merit recipients by implementing various veteran policies such as medical expense support, consolation activities, and welfare service provision.
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