Paju City Begins Accepting Applications for "First Quarter Youth Basic Income"... 250,000 Won Provided Per Quarter

For 24-Year-Olds: Applications Open from March 3
Up to 1 Million Won in Support
Academy Tuition and Exam Fees Usable Province-Wide

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province will be accepting applications for the "Gyeonggi Province Youth Basic Income for the First Quarter of 2026" from March 3 to April 1, in order to promote youth participation in society and guarantee their basic social rights.

Paju City, Application for the First Quarter of 'Youth Basic Income' Starting in March. Provided by Paju City

Any 24-year-old youth (born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2002) who, as of the application date, is registered as a resident in Gyeonggi Province and has either continuously lived in Gyeonggi for at least three years or has resided there for a total of at least ten years, is eligible to apply.

Those who are selected as recipients after screening will receive 250,000 won per quarter. Basic livelihood security recipients can receive a lump sum of 1,000,000 won if they attach a recipient certificate.

This first quarter Youth Basic Income will be provided as Gyeonggi local currency (Paju Pay) starting from April 20, and the funds can be used for up to three years from the date of payment.

The disbursed Youth Basic Income can be used at merchants affiliated with Paju City's local currency program. In particular, to support youth self-development, it can be used throughout Gyeonggi Province and online-regardless of merchant sales volume-for academy tuition fees and examination application fees.

Youths wishing to apply must register as a member on Gyeonggi Province's job platform "Jobaba" and attach a copy of their resident registration certificate (including complete address history) issued as of the application date, or apply by agreeing to the use of public MyData. Those who agreed to automatic application in the previous quarter will be included in the screening process without additional steps, but if there have been any changes to personal information, they must update it within the application period.

For more information, contact the Youth Support Team of the Youth and Adolescent Department of Paju City, call the Gyeonggi Province call center, or check on the integrated application system for Gyeonggi employment support programs.

Kim Jisuk, Head of the Youth and Adolescent Department, stated, "We hope that Paju City's Youth Basic Income will help alleviate the economic burden on young people and expand their participation in social activities," adding, "We encourage all eligible youths to apply within the period and receive the benefits."

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