Concerns have been raised that sufficient support is still not being provided to residents affected by the Gyeongbuk wildfire. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety stated that it will operate dedicated communication channels for each local government to ensure the right to know and participate of the affected residents, and will continuously manage the recovery and support efforts for the wildfire damage.
A total of 3,323 households lost their homes, and 76% of them have been provided with temporary prefabricated housing. Currently, 2,415 households are living in temporary housing facilities, and the government announced that officials will visit these households and make weekly phone calls to address any inconveniences until they can move out.
The government also stated that it will continue to support the construction of permanent housing by cooperating with local governments to reduce design supervision fees by 50%, waive surveying fees and registration taxes, and provide construction consultations. Additionally, regarding the lack of housing support funds and differential support for tenants, the government has provided additional support funds and donations of 1 to 1.2 million won to the victims and 16 million won to the tenants of damaged houses.
If you are not receiving child support, you can apply for advance payment of child support from the Child Support Agency. Applicants must meet three criteria, and support of 200,000 won per month per minor child is provided until the age of 18. Detailed information can be found on the Child Support Agency’s website or by phone.