Goheung County Disburses 97% of Livelihood Recovery Support Payments; Apply by Month's End

Use by year-end... 300,000 won in gift certificates per person
Applications encouraged through village broadcasts in each town and township

Goheung County in Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City has achieved a 97% payment rate for its livelihood recovery support payments and is urging county residents who have not yet applied to do so.

According to Goheung County, as of October 13, the payment rate for the 2026 livelihood recovery support payments stood at 97%.

County Governor Gong Youngmin is purchasing goods with Goheung Love Gift Certificates at a traditional market. Provided by Goheung County.

The county has allocated a total budget of about 18.2 billion won and has been providing each resident with 300,000 won in livelihood recovery support payments in the form of paper Goheung Love Gift Certificates since September 14. The application deadline is October 30.

In particular, county office employees have visited villages in person and distributed the support payments on-site since the program began, making it easier for residents to apply. This helped the county achieve a high payment rate in a short period.

As some county residents have yet to apply, Goheung County plans to actively publicize the application process through village broadcasts in each town and township and to determine why they have not applied. Residents who have not received the support payments must visit the town or township office in their place of residence and apply by the deadline.

The county also urged residents to be vigilant against financial fraud impersonating the support payment program. Phishing scams may involve text messages or phone calls that pose as payment notices and request bank account numbers or personal information. Residents should be especially wary of communications or website links from unknown sources.

A county official in the Administration Division, which oversees the program, said, "Our employees will continue to visit residents in person so that no one has difficulty applying. We will also remain fully committed to raising awareness to prevent phishing victims."

The livelihood recovery support payments are intended to boost consumption and revitalize the local economy. They can be used through December 31. Any remaining balance will expire after that date, so recipients should use the funds by the deadline.

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