Q1 2022 'Gyeonggi Province Youth Basic Income' Application Deadline Set for April 1

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park No-hoon] Gyeonggi Province will accept Q1 2022 applications for the 'Youth Basic Income' program, which provides 250,000 won per quarter to 24-year-olds, until April 1.

Applicants must meet the following criteria as of the application date: continuously resided in Gyeonggi Province for 3 years or more, or have accumulated at least 10 years of residence; currently maintain registered residence in Gyeonggi Province; and be born between January 2, 1997, and January 1, 1998 (24 years old).

For young basic income recipients who are basic living security beneficiaries, retroactive applications are exceptionally permitted. Those who were 24 years old basic living security beneficiaries satisfying residency requirements from Q1 2019 through Q3 2021 can receive up to 1 million won.

This follows the completion of ordinance amendments and social security consultation allowing basic living security beneficiaries to receive youth basic income as a lump sum since Q4 of last year.

Applicants can apply online or via mobile after registering on Gyeonggi Province's job platform Job Aba (apply.jobaba.net).

Required document: a copy of the resident registration certificate (issued after March 2, including the last 5 years or complete address history).

However, since last year, a public personal data service has been introduced to simplify required documents. If applicants consent, the resident registration certificate is automatically submitted.

Basic living security beneficiaries must additionally submit a basic living security certificate.

Existing recipients from the previous quarter who consented to automatic application are subject to review without separate application. However, if personal information has changed or retroactive applications for Q2-Q4 of last year are desired, information must be updated within the application period.

After verifying applicants' age and residency period, the province will distribute 250,000 won in regional currency for Q1 from April 20 in the form of electronic cards or mobile format.

Selected beneficiaries will receive a confirmation text message, and cards will be mailed to the address provided during application. After receiving the card, registering it through the customer center or mobile app allows the card to be used freely like a debit card at traditional markets or small business establishments within the applicant's local district.

Use is restricted at department stores, large supermarkets, enterprise supermarkets (SSM), entertainment establishments, and similar venues.

For more information, contact each city/county youth welfare department, the Gyeonggi Province call center (031-120), or the Gyeonggi Province job platform 'Job Aba'.