Hwaseong City Begins Accepting Applications for 'Livelihood Recovery Consumer Coupons' from July 21 for All Citizens

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Hwaseong Special City announced on July 20 that it will begin accepting applications and distributing the first round of 'Livelihood Recovery Consumer Coupons' from July 21 through September 12.

This project is an emergency livelihood economic measure promoted to stabilize citizens' lives and support small business owners amid prolonged economic slowdown. The beneficiaries are approximately 970,000 citizens and permanent residents registered in Hwaseong City as of June 18, 2025.

The first round support amounts are: △top 10% income earners and general citizens 150,000 won △near-poor households and single-parent families 300,000 won △basic livelihood security recipients 400,000 won. The second round support will provide 100,000 won to citizens excluding the top 10% income earners.

Payment methods can be selected from: △credit/debit card points △local currency charging △prepaid cards (NH Bank), with application methods varying by payment method.

Credit/debit card points can be applied for online or offline. For online application, applicants can submit an application form by accessing each credit card company's website, and offline application can be made at bank branches linked to the card.

For local currency, applications are possible only online or through the Gyeonggi Local Currency application. Once charging is complete for credit/debit card points and local currency, a text message confirming usage availability will be sent.

Prepaid card applications are only available offline. Applicants must visit the administrative welfare center in their residential district, fill out an application form, and collect the card. A 'visiting application service' is also operated for elderly citizens and persons with disabilities who have mobility difficulties.

Adults (born before December 31, 2006) must apply individually as a principle. For minor children (born after January 1, 2007), the household head of the same household must apply for and receive the coupon on their behalf. For online applications, the household head can apply for all minor children in a single batch.

Proxy applications are only permitted when the proxy applicant is the △legal guardian △same household member per resident registration (excluding co-residents) △spouse or direct ancestor/descendant not in the same household. When applying through a proxy, applicants must provide the proxy's ID, their own power of attorney, and proof of relationship between themselves and the proxy.

During the first week of applications from July 21 to 25, a 'day-of-the-week system' based on birth year last digit will be applied for smooth application processing. Both online and offline: △July 21 (Monday) for those born in years ending in 1 or 6 △July 22 (Tuesday) for years ending in 2 or 7 △July 23 (Wednesday) for years ending in 3 or 8 △July 24 (Thursday) for years ending in 4 or 9 △July 25 (Friday) for years ending in 5 or 0 can apply.

From July 28 through September 12, anyone can apply regardless of birth year. Online applications are available on Saturdays and Sundays every week, but offline applications are not available.

Consumer coupons can be used at small business establishments with annual sales of 3 billion won or less and local currency affiliated stores until November 30. Use is restricted at large discount stores, department stores, entertainment establishments, and similar venues.

Objections can be filed by September 12, the same deadline as the first application period, through the National Complaint Management System or the administrative welfare center in the applicant's residential area. The second application period runs from September 22 through October 31.

To facilitate smooth distribution of the Livelihood Recovery Consumer Coupons, the government operates a dedicated call center at 1670-2525 or the National Call 110. For detailed inquiries including requests for visiting application services, contact Hwaseong City's call center at 1577-4200 or the relevant administrative welfare center, or check the Hwaseong City website's notification section on the Livelihood Recovery Consumer Coupon bulletin board for district-specific contact information.

Previously, the city established a 'Livelihood Recovery Consumer Coupon Distribution Dedicated Task Force' headed by the Vice Mayor and constructed a practical response system for each field including objection handling, civil complaints, and on-site workforce support for smooth implementation of the Livelihood Recovery Consumer Coupon project.

Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun stated, "This consumer coupon distribution will serve as a catalyst to bring warmth to the local economy and support citizens' return to daily life," adding "I will carefully ensure that not a single citizen is left out from receiving these benefits."