Sokcho City will provide 200,000 won per person in 'Livelihood Recovery Support Funds' to help citizens struggling with high prices and an economic downturn. The initiative aims to stabilize livelihoods and revitalize local consumption.

Eligibility Eligible recipients are citizens registered as residents in Sokcho City as of June 30, 2026. Among marriage immigrants, those holding F6 visa status and permanent residents (F5) are also included.

Application Period and Method The application period runs for eight weeks, from July 20 to September 11. Applications can be submitted online or in person at the local community center with jurisdiction over the applicant's address. In addition to applying in person, a qualified proxy may apply on behalf of the applicant.

Form of Payment The support fund amounts to 200,000 won per person and will be distributed in the form of a Sokcho City mobile gift certificate or a prepaid card.

Online Application Process (CHAK App) Online applicants will receive a mobile gift certificate through the regional gift certificate application 'CHAK.' Before applying, the following steps must be completed:

• CHAK Registration: Register using a mobile phone number under the applicant's own name
• Sokcho City Mobile Gift Certificate Enrollment: Register within the CHAK app
• Information Verification: The name and mobile phone number registered on CHAK must match the information submitted in the support fund application

If registration or enrollment is not completed, payment may not be processed properly. If online distribution fails, the applicant must visit the local administrative welfare center with jurisdiction over their address in person to receive a prepaid card.

In-Person Application Day-of-Week System (First Two Weeks) When applying in person, a day-of-week system based on the last digit of the applicant's birth year may apply. Visiting without confirming the eligible application date may result in the inconvenience of having to make a return visit. During the first two weeks of the application period, from July 20 to July 31, the following day-of-week system will be in effect:

• Monday: Birth year ending in 1 or 6
• Tuesday: 2 or 7
• Wednesday: 3 or 8
• Thursday: 4 or 9
• Friday: 5 or 0

Sokcho City's Request Sokcho City urged online applicants to check their CHAK registration status and mobile gift certificate enrollment in advance to avoid inconvenience. Since the application deadline is September 11, eligible citizens should confirm the application method and required preparations and submit their applications within the period.

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