Gwangjin-gu Operates 'Gwangjin On(溫)itda' Customized Welfare Support for Youth in Crisis

Support Program for High-Risk Youth in Urgent Need Due to Dismissal or Illness
Customized Services Up to 300,000 KRW Including Living Expense Aid Such as Communication and Utility Bills, and Monthly Rent Support

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is operating a welfare service called 'Gwangjin On(溫)itda' to support young people facing difficulties in welfare blind spots.

Youth who do not meet the support criteria of the current social welfare system, such as legal requirements and income standards, find it difficult to receive appropriate help even when facing urgent crisis situations due to reasons like dismissal or illness.

Accordingly, the district collaborates with the Seoul Youth Center Gwangjin to actively identify 'high-risk youth' experiencing economic and psychological difficulties and connect them with necessary services for support.

The support targets young people aged 19 to 39 residing in Gwangjin-gu who do not qualify for welfare support but require urgent assistance.

▲ Those who have lost income ability due to sudden dismissal or business closure ▲ Those who have contracted a serious illness or suffered injury ▲ Those needing support due to disaster damage are selected as 'high-risk youth' according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare's welfare blind spot identification regulations.

If it is judged that the individual is experiencing two or more crisis situations, the decision on support eligibility is made through a review by a public-private selection committee composed of the responsible department and external social welfare experts.

Selected youth receive customized support of up to 300,000 KRW per person, once, including ▲ daily necessities or living expenses such as communication fees and utility bills ▲ monthly rent support ▲ medical expense support ▲ legal expert consultation support.

Youth who are receiving public assistance such as the National Basic Livelihood Security System or other emergency welfare support programs and thus cannot participate will receive items such as instant food.

The application period is until November 30, and applications can be made by phone to the Seoul Youth Center Gwangjin. The program may end early if the budget is exhausted.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, "This project was prepared to quickly identify and support youth in need so that they do not become isolated in society," adding, "We will continue to pay attention and develop policies that provide practical help so that young people can stand up without giving up despite difficult circumstances."