Where can I get information? Where can I get information?
The first thing you need to do is find **accurate information**.
There is so much news these days, and YouTube and SNS are overflowing with things like, “Someone said they already got it,” and “They said to apply through a KakaoTalk link.” But these words, **without an accurate source, 99% could be a phishing scam** or even **a scam that seeks personal information.**
There are actually many cases of damage. There have been cases where people clicked on a text message saying “Apply for support” and had their phones hacked or their credit card information stolen.
So, where on earth should I check?
Just remember two places. **This is an official channel operated directly by the government**.
### 1. Government 24 (https://www.gov.kr )
This site is a **comprehensive administrative portal directly operated by the government of the Republic of Korea**. In addition to living documents such as resident registration copy and health insurance eligibility certificate, **This is the official channel to search for all government grants, subsidies, and incentives**.
👉 If you enter “People’s Livelihood Recovery Support Fund” or “Government Support Fund” in the search bar, You can check **all nationwide benefit information** that you can apply for now. It is very convenient as the application qualifications, methods, and timing are all conveniently organized.
### 2. Homepage of each local government (city hall, district office)
The second most important place is **the website of the city hall or district office where I live**.
Why? **Additional subsidies or cashback benefits available only to local residents** It is not the government24 but the ‘local government’ that announces it first.
For example, “Seoul City Youth Monthly Rent Support” or “Goheung-gun Population Decrease Area Additional Support Fund” You can check it first on the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Goheung County Office websites.
👉 If you search the portal with the region name + ‘support fund’, It links directly to the local government's official website. Alternatively, be sure to check out bulletin boards such as ‘My Hometown Notice’ and ‘○○ City Notice.’
📌 **To summarize**
– Rather than “a story I heard from a friend” → **Check directly with Government24** – Rather than “I saw it on YouTube…” → **Check directly on local government website**
You should start by believing only accurate information. You will reduce wasted steps and avoid missing out on **your precious support funds**.
Check the ‘qualification conditions’ for the People’s Livelihood Recovery Support Fund The people's livelihood recovery support fund Government economic stimulus and regional economic revitalization It is a policy for . To overcome the ongoing rise in prices and decline in consumption following COVID-19, up to 520,000 won will be paid per person.
In particular, this support fund The amount varies depending on income level, region, and family situation. , Expiration date and consumption restrictions Because it has been clearly defined First, it is important to determine exactly what conditions I meet.
Summary of the criteria for payment of the People's Livelihood Recovery Support Fund
Target Type
Basic payment amount
Add population decline area
Maximum amount received
Nationwide (1st)
150,000 won
Not applicable
150,000 won
General public (2nd)
+100,000 won
+20,000 won
270,000 won
Secondary upper class
+250,000 won
+20,000 won
420,000 won
Basic livelihood recipient
+350,000 won
+20,000 won
520,000 won
1st payment : Automatic payment to all citizens (regardless of income) Second payment : For households with incomes below 90% Additional payments based on application Second-tier/basic livelihood recipients : A separate announcement will be made according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare standards.Surcharge for areas with declining population (20,000 won) : Not a generation, Personal criteria Calculated as (enter the address on your resident registration → automatically displays 'Whether or not the area has a population decline')
📌 For reference, examples of representative population decline areas as of 2025
region Specific examples
Gangwon-do Taebaek City, Samcheok City, Jeongseon County, etc.
Gyeongbuk Yeongyang-gun, Cheongsong-gun, Gunwi-gun, etc.
Jeonnam Goheung-gun, Wando-gun, Jindo-gun, etc.
Gyeongnam Hadong-gun, Uiryeong-gun, etc.
How to check eligibility
Ministry of Public Administration and Security, Government 24, or Each card company's app You can check it at
After verifying your identity, check whether you are eligible for support and the expected amount to be received.
Minors can apply on their behalf through the head of household or guardian.
👉 If you want more accurate confirmation, Government24 Official Site
Fill out the 'Application Form' for the 2nd payment of the People's Livelihood Recovery Support Fund If the conditions are met, now is the time to start in earnest 'application' We need to proceed. This livelihood recovery support fund Unlike the first payment, the second payment must be applied for must do, You can also choose your own payment method You can do it.
Confirmation of Applicant Eligibility
Government 24 , Ministry of Public Administration and Security website , Each card company's app You can check whether you are eligible to apply through .After verifying your identity Whether you are eligible for payment and the amount you expect to receive This is guided. minor In this case, the head of household or guardian may apply on behalf of the person.
🖥 How to apply
How to apply
channel
Apply online Government 24, each card company's website and app, local love gift certificate app
Offline application Local government designated offices such as community centers, agricultural cooperatives, and post offices
📌 When applying online It requires identity verification through a joint certificate or simple authentication.📌 Offline application In case of doing ID required , when receiving on behalf of someone else warrant It must also be submitted together.
🧾 Choose a payment method
Payment method
characteristic
Credit/Check Card Points The easiest to use and works in conjunction with your existing consumption habits
Local Love Gift Certificate Focus on revitalizing local economies, with some areas also receiving additional benefits
Prepaid card Alternative for cardholders, distributed directly by local governments or collected at designated counters
📌 Before applying, please make sure to check whether your frequently used cards, apps, and local merchants can use it. By card company Payment method or use As it may differ, we recommend that you check the details through the relevant app or customer center.
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