From January, Surviving Family Members of Deceased or Injured Military Personnel and Public Officials to Be Included
Gijang County is further strengthening its recognition of national merit recipients. The scope of recipients for the Veterans Honor Allowance will be expanded to include not only the deceased and injured military personnel and public officials themselves but also their surviving family members, providing more substantial support for their daily lives.
On January 19, Gijang County (Governor Jung Jongbok) announced that it will implement a veterans policy centered on expanding the eligibility for the 'Gijang County Veterans Honor Allowance.' Starting from January 2026, the new recipients will include: ▲deceased military personnel ▲injured military personnel ▲deceased public officials ▲injured public officials, as well as their surviving family members.
Eligible applicants must have been registered residents of Gijang County for at least one year as of the application date. Applicants should bring their merit recipient certificate or survivor certificate and a copy of their bankbook to their local township or town Administrative Welfare Center to apply.
In addition, the eligibility for the Busan Veterans Honor Allowance will also be expanded from 2026. The new recipients will include: ▲military personnel killed or injured in action ▲recipients of military merit or national service medals ▲recipients of the 5·18 Democratization Movement merit, and national merit recipients aged 65 or older. Applicants must submit relevant supporting documents at their local Administrative Welfare Center.
Jung Jongbok, Governor of Gijang County, stated, "The expansion of the Veterans Honor Allowance recipients is aimed at strengthening recognition for those who have served the nation and their families." He added, "We will continue to pursue veterans policies to help ensure real stability in their daily lives."
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