Yeongdong County in North Chungcheong Province will begin accepting applications on Monday, August 17, for the 'Livelihood Stabilization Support Fund,' which provides 300,000 won per person in local currency to all county residents as the first step toward introducing a rural basic income. The fund will be disbursed in the form of the local gift certificate 'Yeongdong Pay' rather than cash, and can be used until Thursday, December 31, 2026.

Eligibility and Requirements - Target: Yeongdong County residents - Includes foreigners such as permanent residents and marriage immigrants - Those who have maintained continuous resident registration in Yeongdong County from July 1, 2026, through the application date meet the payment requirements - Payment amount: 300,000 won per person (Yeongdong Pay local gift certificate) - Please note that any unused amount will automatically expire at the end of the period

Application Method and Schedule Applications are accepted both online and offline, with different reception periods for each.

• *Online Application** (Yeongdong County website)
• Reception period: August 17 – August 28
• The first week (17th–21st) will follow a daily rotation system based on the last digit of the applicant's year of birth:
• - 17th (Mon): Last digits 1 and 6
• - 18th (Tue): Last digits 2 and 7
• - 19th (Wed): Last digits 3 and 8
• - 20th (Thu): Last digits 4 and 9
• - 21st (Fri): Last digits 5 and 0

• *Offline Application** (Visit the local township/myeon office of jurisdiction)
• Reception period: August 31 – October 2

Proxy Application Conditions Applications by proxy are restricted if the proxy's registered address differs from that of the applicant. When applying through a proxy, a power of attorney and documentation proving the relationship between the applicant and the proxy must be submitted together.

Advance Issuance of Yeongdong Pay Recommended To obtain Yeongdong Pay, the process involves installing the application, signing up and completing identity verification, and then applying for a card, in that order. Preparing the card in advance before applying for the support fund allows for immediate use upon disbursement.

Inquiries and Precautions Inquiries can be made through the Yeongdong County Smart Agriculture Division or the local township/myeon office of jurisdiction. Details such as the designated application days, periods, and proxy application requirements may be subject to change during the reception process, so reconfirmation through the relevant authority before applying is recommended.

[This article was written based on support fund guidance materials distributed by Yeongdong County. Since details of policy implementation may change in the future, please verify accurate information through Yeongdong County Office or your local township/myeon office. AI assistance was partially utilized.]