The government will expand support to reduce the burden of costs directly affecting people's daily lives, such as energy, medical, and housing expenses. During the Chuseok holiday period, free video calls and subsidies for childcare service fees will also be provided, focusing on easing household burdens ahead of the holiday.

■ Energy... Fuel Price-Linked Subsidy Extended Until Year-End According to the livelihood support measures announced by the government, the fuel price-linked subsidy will be extended until the end of the year in the energy sector. An additional 147,000 won per household will be provided to 220,000 households eligible for energy vouchers who use kerosene or LPG.

■ Medical Costs... Additional 83 Billion Won for Catastrophic Medical Expenses Medical cost support will also be expanded. The government plans to inject an additional 83 billion won into catastrophic medical expense support and to refund medical costs paid in excess of the out-of-pocket maximum more quickly. The aim is to strengthen support for households facing increased burdens due to high medical expenses.

■ Housing... Moving Costs Up to 400,000 Won, Up to 8 Million Won for Delinquent Tenants Measures to reduce housing cost burdens are also included. When vulnerable groups move into public rental housing, moving costs of up to 400,000 won will be supported. For vulnerable tenants who have fallen behind on rent or maintenance fees, support of up to 8 million won per household will also be pursued to reduce housing instability.

■ Chuseok Holiday (September 24-27)... Free Video Calls and Weekday Rates for Childcare Free video calls will be provided during the Chuseok holiday period from September 24 to 27. This is a measure to support non-face-to-face communication among families during the holiday. Support for families facing childcare gaps will also continue. Childcare services will be available at weekday rates even during the Chuseok holiday, reducing the burden of care during the holiday season.

■ Food... Agricultural Food Vouchers of 40,000 to 100,000 Won Per Month Support to reduce food costs will also be provided in parallel. Agricultural food vouchers will provide 40,000 won per month for single-person households and 100,000 won per month for four-person households. Eligible households are those receiving livelihood benefits that include at least one pregnant woman, infant, child under 18, or young person under 34.

For citizens facing sudden livelihood crises, food and daily necessities worth up to 20,000 won will be provided through the 'Geunyang Dream' program. The government plans to expand 'Geunyang Dream' locations to all cities, counties, and districts nationwide within the year to improve accessibility for citizens in urgent need of livelihood support.

A key feature of these measures is the broadened support focused on areas with heavy living cost burdens, including energy, medical care, housing, childcare, and food. In particular, by combining cash-equivalent support, cost reductions, and emergency livelihood assistance for households facing increased spending around the holiday, the measures carry a strong character of tangible livelihood relief.

[This article was composed with the help of AI based on government-released materials on Chuseok livelihood support.]