Uiwang City to Distribute 50,000 Won Per Capita in 'Uiwang-Style Disaster Basic Income'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Uiwang City has decided to distribute 50,000 won per capita in disaster basic income to all Uiwang citizens to overcome damage from COVID-19.

Mayor Kim Sang-don of Uiwang City announced on the 26th via SNS, "In response to the regional economic crisis caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, Uiwang City has decided to actively participate in providing substantial living support to citizens," and added, "I hope this Uiwang-style disaster basic income support will help stabilize the livelihoods of citizens affected by COVID-19 even in a small way."

The city explained that it chose the disaster basic income support method to reduce unnecessary time and administrative waste spent on screening eligible recipients.

With this disaster basic income support from Uiwang City, Uiwang citizens will receive a total of 150,000 won per capita (600,000 won for a four-member family) in emergency living expenses, combining 100,000 won from Gyeonggi Province and 50,000 won from Uiwang City.

The resident registration reference date will be set identically to Gyeonggi Province's criteria. The city is currently working on a plan to distribute payments alongside Gyeonggi Province's disaster basic income. Payments will be made in the form of regional currency (Uiwang Love Gift Certificates) that must be used within three months to enable prompt circulation in local commercial areas.

The required budget of 8.2 billion won will be secured by maximizing available funds including Uiwang City's disaster management fund. The payment method and timing will be announced separately after the ordinance enactment and city council approval procedures.

Mayor Kim Sang-don stated, "Despite emergency financial support from the central government, Gyeonggi Province, and Uiwang City, we will implement careful management to ensure no citizens fall through the cracks, and will do our utmost to protect the health, lives, and property of citizens from COVID-19."