Goyang City Completes 2025 Living Cost Subsidy Distribution for Residents in Restricted Development Zones

Up to 1 Million Won Provided to 10 Households on a Sliding Scale

Goyang Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Donghwan) announced on January 2 that it has completed the distribution of the 2025 living cost subsidies to support the livelihood stability of low-income residents living within restricted development zones.

Aerial view of Goyang Special City Hall. Provided by Goyang Special City.

This initiative aims to enhance the welfare and convenience of low-income residents who experience various inconveniences due to the designation of restricted development zones. It is funded by the preservation charges collected for these zones.

The city conducted eligibility reviews, including confirmation of residence within the restricted development zones and household income surveys. As a result, subsidies were provided to 10 households that have continuously resided in the area since the designation of the restricted development zone and whose monthly income falls below the average monthly income for urban households (6,266,560 won, based on 2023 Statistics Korea data).

The subsidies were distributed on a sliding scale, ranging from 600,000 won to a maximum of 1 million won per household, depending on income level. The funds may be used for essential living expenses such as tuition, electricity bills, water bills, health insurance premiums, information and communication fees, and medical expenses.

A city official stated, "We hope this will provide practical support to residents experiencing daily inconveniences in restricted development zones. In 2026, we will continue to actively promote and provide support to ensure the livelihood stability of residents in these areas."