Concerns have been raised that sufficient support is still not being provided to residents affected by the wildfire in Gyeongbuk. 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 for the affected residents, and will continuously manage the recovery and support efforts to be carried out promptly.
Out of the 3,323 households whose homes were destroyed, 76% have been provided with temporary prefabricated housing, and currently, 2,415 households are residing in temporary housing facilities. The government announced that officials will visit and check by phone once or twice a week to address any inconveniences for the 2,415 households until they move out.
The government also mentioned that it will continue to support the construction of permanent housing by cooperating with local governments to reduce design supervision fees by 50%, and to waive surveying fees and registration taxes. Additionally, regarding the insufficient housing support funds and differential support for tenants, the government has provided 1 to 1.2 million won, including additional support funds and donations, to those whose homes were destroyed, and 16 million won to tenants.
If you are not receiving child support, you can apply for advance payment of child support from the Child Support Enforcement Agency. Applicants must meet three criteria, and support of 200,000 won per month per minor child is provided until the age of 18. Applications can be made through the Child Support Enforcement Agency’s website or by mail, and more details can be inquired through the website or by phone.