Suwon City Disaster Basic Income: On-Site Application Periods Designated by Number of Household Members

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] The on-site application period for 'Suwon City Disaster Basic Income' has changed starting April 22 based on the number of household members.

However, elderly citizens aged 70 and above (born in 1950 or earlier) can visit the Administrative Welfare Center and apply regardless of the number of household members or the 'application 5-part system.'

The 'application 5-part system' for online applications through the Suwon City website has been lifted. As website access obstacles have diminished, the '5-part system' was lifted starting April 22.

Households of 4 or more members can apply April 20-26, households of 3 members can apply April 27-May 3, and households of 2 members can apply May 4-10.

Single-person households must apply May 11-17. From May 18-29, anyone can apply regardless of household size or day of the week.

The city decided to designate application periods based on household size to prevent congestion at Administrative Welfare Centers.

The on-site application for Suwon City Disaster Basic Income operates an 'application 5-part system' similar to the 'mask purchase 5-part system.'

Those born in years ending in 1 or 6 must apply on Monday; 2 or 7 on Tuesday; 3 or 8 on Wednesday; 4 or 9 on Thursday; and 5 or 0 on Friday.

On weekends and holidays, any citizen who could not apply Monday through Friday can apply regardless of birth year.

For example, on April 25-26, households of 4 or more members can apply regardless of birth year, and on May 2-3, households of 3 members can apply.

Suwon City Disaster Basic Income (100,000 won per person) will be distributed to all citizens with residential registration in Suwon City as of 12 a.m. on April 2.

Online applications are also available through the Suwon City website (https://www.suwon.go.kr).

Click 'Go to Suwon-type Disaster Basic Income Application Page,' complete identity verification, enter personal information and account number, and save to complete the application.

Online applications can be made any day regardless of birth year.

Deposits will be made in cash within 7 business days from the application date. Minors (born after April 3, 2001) can have their direct ascendants or household heads apply on their behalf.

On-site applications can be made through May 29. From April 20-May 17, applications can be made at Administrative Welfare Centers weekdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends (holidays) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

From May 18-29, applications can be made weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

When making on-site applications, applicants must complete an application form (or proxy form) and submit it with a copy of their ID and bankbook.

Citizens who visit Administrative Welfare Centers to apply from May 1-29 can receive disaster basic income in cash or regional currency (Suwon Pay).

As of 12 a.m. on April 23, 873,113 citizens have applied for 'Suwon City Disaster Basic Income.' Of 1,192,724 eligible citizens, 73.2% have completed their applications.

Online applicants number 823,643, while 49,470 have applied in person at Administrative Welfare Centers.

Disaster basic income has been distributed to 530,568 people, representing 60.77% of all applicants.

Meanwhile, 'Gyeonggi Province Disaster Basic Income,' which provides 100,000 won in regional currency per person to all Gyeonggi Province residents including Suwon citizens, has been accepting online applications since April 9.

Online applications can be made through April 30 on the website (https://basicincome.gg.go.kr).

Eligible recipients for Gyeonggi Province Disaster Basic Income are residents with residential registration in Gyeonggi Province from March 23 at midnight through the application date.

From April 20 to July 31, prepaid cards can be applied for at NH Bank branches or local Administrative Welfare Centers by district.

Applicants complete and submit the application form, receive the card, and can use it once authorization is granted.

In-person applications at NH Bank branches and Administrative Welfare Centers operate on a 5-part system. Application periods differ by number of household members. The application periods by household size for 2, 3, and 4-member households are the same as in Suwon City.

However, single-person households and those who have not yet applied must apply May 11-17, and from May 18 to July 31, anyone can apply regardless of household size.

Meanwhile, from April 9, Suwon City and the Gyeonggi Council on Social Welfare are launching a sharing campaign called 'Overcoming Suwon Together with the Love of Community Chest' to donate 'disaster basic income.'

Collected donations will be distributed promptly to citizens affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Citizens wishing to donate can deposit funds into the special fundraising account (NH Bank 317-0003-8354-31, Account holder: Gyeonggi Council on Social Welfare) or place donations in collection boxes installed at each Administrative Welfare Center.

Administrative Welfare Centers operate donation consultation counters.

Citizens can select designated donation categories including small business owners, unemployed youth, low-income citizens, and those in blind spots facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic to donate to.

Inquiries on Suwon City Disaster Basic Income: 1899-3300, 031-228-4600

Donation inquiries: Gyeonggi Council on Social Welfare (031-220-7933),

Suwon City Welfare Cooperation Division (031-228-2488)