Paju City to Accept Additional Applications for Aid to Victims of North Korea's Noise Broadcasts Starting Nov. 16

Tanhyeon-myeon and Jangdan-myeon Administrative Welfare Centers accept applications through November 18; City Hall through November 20
For residents who missed the previous application period; up to KRW 830,000 based on damage and length of residence

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province will accept additional applications starting November 16 from residents who suffered from North Korea's noise broadcasts toward the South but were unable to apply for support during the previous application period.

Paju City Hall. Provided by Paju City.

Eligible applicants are residents who were registered and actually lived in the affected areas from July 19, 2024, to June 11, 2025. The areas are Daedong-ri, Manuri, Ogum 1-ri, Ogum 2-ri, Munji-ri, Nakha-ri, and Geumsan 2-ri in Tanhyeon-myeon; parts of Seongdong-ri, Geumseung-ri, and Beopheung 2-ri; and Josan-ri in Jangdan-myeon.

The Tanhyeon-myeon and Jangdan-myeon Administrative Welfare Centers will accept applications from November 16 to 18, while the Civil Defense Team of the Safety and General Affairs Division at Paju City Hall will accept them from November 16 to 20. Applicants can apply in person with their identification and a copy of a bank account in their own name. The city urged applicants to prepare a regular deposit and withdrawal account to ensure smooth payment.

The amount of support will be determined based on the degree of noise damage and the length of residence. The maximum payment per person is KRW 830,000 for damage category 2 and KRW 550,000 for category 3.

Kim Yanghwan, head of Paju City's Safety and General Affairs Division, said, "We hope eligible residents who have not yet applied will take an interest and apply."

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