Shinan Residents to Receive 100,000 Won Cost-of-Living Support Grant per Person... Applications Open from the 14th

Applications Accepted at Town and Township Offices Through October 16
"Visiting Application Service" Also Operated at Senior Centers

Shinan County, part of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Metropolitan City, will provide a 100,000 won cost-of-living support grant per person to all residents to alleviate the financial burden caused by high inflation and the economic downturn, and to stimulate local consumption.

On September 10, the county announced that it will start accepting applications for the cost-of-living support grant from all residents beginning on September 14.

Shinan County Office.

The grant is available to all residents whose registered address was in Shinan County as of the payment reference date of July 1, 2026. Each eligible resident will receive 100,000 won.

The application period runs from September 14 to October 16. Residents wishing to apply must bring their ID and visit the town or township office that has jurisdiction over their address.

In particular, Shinan County will operate a "visiting application service" to accommodate residents who may have difficulty visiting administrative offices, taking into account the characteristics of the island region and the high proportion of elderly residents.

During the application period, officials will directly visit village senior centers to accept grant applications from residents, making it more convenient for older adults and those with limited mobility to receive the support.

The grant will be distributed in the form of a prepaid card, which can be used only at businesses located within Shinan County to maximize the impact on the local economy.

The card must be used by November 30. Any balance not used by the deadline will expire automatically. The county expects that channeling the grant into local spending will help increase sales for small business owners and neighborhood shops.

This round of support will be distributed through a separate prepaid card; however, from future rounds, the grant will be integrated with the basic income payment card to improve convenience for residents.

The county also plans to process all administrative procedures, from application to payment, quickly and to enhance information and public relations so that the use of the grant will spread throughout the local economy, including through traditional markets and small businesses.

Kim Taeseong, Governor of Shinan County, stated, "We hope that this cost-of-living support grant will provide at least some relief to residents struggling with high prices and the economic slowdown, and help everyone enjoy a warmer Chuseok holiday. We also look forward to the grant used in our region driving increased sales for small businesses and becoming a catalyst for positive circulation in our local economy."

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