Yongin City Strengthens Benefits for National Veterans...Honor Allowance Raised to 100,000 Won

[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hun] Yongin City has raised the honor allowance provided to national veterans and their families and other state-supported beneficiaries who have contributed to and sacrificed for the nation.

The city amended the relevant ordinance to enhance the welfare and treatment of national veterans, and from this month will increase the monthly honor allowance from 70,000 won to 100,000 won—a 30,000 won increase.

The honor allowance covers a total of 9,200 recipients, with payments made to designated accounts on the 20th of each month.

Existing recipients need not apply separately and will receive the increased amount starting from July; those aged 65 and older who are national veterans or surviving family members with residence registered in the city and have not yet applied can visit their local administrative welfare center to submit an application.

Mayor Lee Sang-il of Yongin City stated, "The Republic of Korea today exists thanks to the noble sacrifices and dedication of national veterans," adding "We will continue to expand support measures for national veterans and their families."

Meanwhile, the city provides dual support for both the honor allowance and the war veteran honor allowance. For war veterans aged 80 and older, the maximum payment is 170,000 won—the second highest amount in Gyeonggi Province.