Mungyeong City to distribute 250,000 won energy support payment to all citizens before Chuseok

Mungyeong City in North Gyeongsang Province has announced it will provide a 250,000 won ($185) 'High Energy Price Crisis Response Support Fund' to all its citizens before the Chuseok holiday. This initiative, funded by the city's own resources, aims to alleviate the economic burden caused by high energy costs and revitalize the local economy.

The city has allocated a total of 16.8 billion won for this program, which will benefit approximately 66,774 residents, including those with foreign residency status who have obtained permanent residency. The support payment is designed to offer immediate relief and encourage local spending during a critical holiday period.

Recipients will receive the funds on prepaid cards, which can be used at small businesses with annual revenues under 3 billion won. Notably, gas stations are exempt from the revenue restriction, allowing their use regardless of the business's size. The cards are valid until the end of the year, with any remaining balance automatically forfeited rather than being refundable.

Applications for the support fund will be accepted in person at local administrative welfare centers starting September 14. Online applications will not be available. During the first week of the application period, a system based on the last digit of the applicant's birth year will be implemented to manage the flow of applicants.

Mungyeong Mayor Kim Hak-hong expressed his commitment to prioritizing citizen welfare, stating, "There were concerns about the difficulty of providing payments before Chuseok, but there is no administrative task more important than taking care of the people's livelihoods." He anticipates that the support payment will serve as a significant catalyst for boosting local consumption and revitalizing small businesses.

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There were concerns about the difficulty of providing payments before Chuseok, but there is no administrative task more important than taking care of the people's livelihoods. This support payment is expected to be a definite catalyst for promoting local consumption and revitalizing the alley economy.