Namyangju City Launches Phase 1 of Consumer Recovery Voucher Program

[Suwon Ilbo=Eom In-yong Reporter] Starting from July 21, Namyangju City will launch the 'Consumer Recovery Voucher Phase 1 Program' targeting all citizens.

This program was designed as a customized support measure to restore consumer sentiment depressed by high inflation and high interest rates, and to vitalize the local economy.

The consumer vouchers will be distributed on a differentiated basis ranging from 150,000 won to a maximum of 500,000 won per capita by income bracket. Convenience has been enhanced through simple online and offline applications and distribution via local currency cards. The city has established a dedicated task force headed by Vice Mayor Hong Ji-seon to promote the project, and has set up △reception desks at eup-myeon-dong offices △visiting application services △civil complaint response and objection processing systems centered around the Welfare Policy Division.

In particular, the city plans to establish separate windows at eup-myeon-dong offices, deploy 52 auxiliary staff members, and additionally dispatch 22 municipal civil servants to the field to support smooth application processing.

The consumer voucher distribution will be conducted in two phases: Phase 1 (July 21 - September 12) and Phase 2 (September 22 - October 31). Among applicants, minors born on or after January 1, 2007 will have their applications submitted collectively by household heads. Distribution methods include credit cards, debit cards, and local currency cards.

The city will cover 5.83 billion won for Phase 1 distribution from the total required budget of 116.6 billion won through national funding (90%) and matching funds from the province and city (5%).

Additionally, with a contingency fund of 50 million won, the city plans to secure equipment rental and supplies such as waiting area furnishings to continue supporting citizens without interruption through the city's own finances.

No Young-gwang, Head of the City's Welfare Policy Division, said, "We hope this consumer voucher program will serve as an opportunity to give impetus to the recovery of people's livelihoods beyond being a simple financial support, and we will make efforts to ensure there are no inconveniences in implementing the program."