A Summary of Gwangju Metropolitan City’s Daily Life Recovery Subsidy (for Foreigners)

Payable to

Foreigners and ethnic Koreans of foreign nationality with residence registered to Gwangju Metropolitan City (as of Dec. 1, 2021, 00:00 a.m.).

※ For newborn babies, either parent must be eligible for payment as of the above date, and must file a report of birth or submit a birth certificate during the registration period.

Payment Amount

100,000 KRW per person.

Payment Method

A pre-paid Win-Win card will be issued on site.

Registration Period

January 17, 2022 (Monday) – February 28, 2022 (Monday)

First Week

* Five-Group Registration System for the First Week (Jan. 17-21)

Based on the Last Digit of Year of Birth

Jan. 17 (Mon.)	Jan. 18 (Tues.)	Jan. 19 (Wed.)	Jan. 20 (Thur.)	Jan. 21 (Fri.)
1, 6	2, 7	3, 8	4, 9	5, 0

Business Hours

Weekdays 09:00-18:00

Application Method

* As of the current reference date ((as of Dec. 1, 2021, 00:00 a.m.), visit the community administration center in your area of registered residence.

* Submit proof of identification along with your application form.

- Proof of Identification (select one): Alien registration card, certificate for proof of alien registration, permanent residence card, residence registration card.

* For application by proxy, provide identification for the applicant and the proxy, proof of relationship to the applicant, statement of power of attorney, etc.

Application by Proxy

* Possible candidates as proxy: Spouse, person of direct lineage, spouse of a person of direct lineage, sibling.

* For minors (born on or after Dec. 2, 2002): Legal representative.

Other Information

Tax exemption and reissuance of Win-Win card when lost is only possible to users registered at Kwangju Bank.

Checking the Balance

- Kwangju Bank Customer Center (☎1577-3650): Dial the number

and press 832 to check the balance.

- Check the bottom of the card receipt. (The balance may not be available on receipts of some business franchises.)

Reissuance of card when lost or damaged

- User registration is necessary for card reissuance.

- The card holder must visit Kwangju Bank in person.

User Registration Process

- Kwangju Bank Internet Banking (www.kjbank.com): Main Menu -> Personal Banking -> Cards -> Gift Card -> Registration

- Kwangju Bank Customer Center (☎1577-3650): Dial the number and press 831 to register.

Period for Use

Available through May 31, 2022.

Use in

For Use within Gwangju Metropolitan City only.

Restrictions on Use

Department stores / shopping stores, large supermarkets, franchised grocery stores, businesses for pleasure and places of speculation, tax payments, utility bills, apartment management fees, public transportation (train, bus, taxi, flight), home shopping, internet transactions, delivery apps (“Wemakeprice” online function), etc.

Reference		Possible Candidates and Necessary Documents for Application by Proxy by a Non-member of a Registered Household

* (Application by Proxy) Application by oneself or by a member of the registered household is the principle rule. However, application by proxy is possible with proof of power of attorney or of relationship in cases detailed below.

Category	Possible Candidates for Proxy	Documents to Prepare				Remarks
		Proxy ID	Applicant ID	Power of Attorney	Proof of Relationship
① The elderly; persons with mobility issues, placed in facilities, hospitalized, etc. ※ Refer to ⑤ for persons incapable of making decisions on their own.	Spouse, person of direct lineage, spouse of a person of direct lineage, sibling	◦	◦	◦	◦
② Minors	Legal representative	◦			◦
③ Military Service	Spouse, person of direct lineage, spouse of a person of direct lineage, sibling	◦			◦	(Additional requirement) Confirmation of active duty.
④ Overseas Residence		◦		◦	◦	(Additional requirement) Confirmation of international travel records from the Immigration Office.
⑤ Incapacity to make one’s own decision		◦			◦	(Additional requirement) Proof of incapacity in decision-making, such as doctor’s diagnosis report, etc.
⑥ Correctional Facilities	Spouse, person of direct lineage, spouse of a person of direct lineage, sibling	◦			◦	(Additional requirement) Documents that can confirm acceptance at the facility.
	If the recipient desires, the head of the facility may apply as proxy to receive payment.					The head of the facility will gather a list of people who so desire and submit and official document.
⑦ Victims of Violence and Abuse	Head of the protectional facility for victims of violence and abuse (if desired by the victim)	◦ (Head of facility)		◦	◦ (Verification of Credentials)	(Additional requirement) Documents that can confirm placement in the facility.
⑧Pre-adoption children, children living in facilities, foster children, etc.	Registered child care facility head or caregiver	◦			◦ (See remarks)	*(Pre-adoption children) Official notice from the adoption agency verifying the child and consenting parent. *(Children living in facilities, foster children, etc.) Official notice from the head of the facility or related agency.

□ FAQs on Matters Regarding Foreigners

7-1		Who are the potential recipients of the Daily Life Recovery Subsidy?

❍ As of December 1, 2021, 00:00 a.m., all foreigners and ethnic Koreans of foreign nationality with residence registered to Gwangju Metropolitan City are eligible for the subsidy.

7-2		What are the payment methods for the Daily Life Recovery Subsidy for foreigners?

❍ Foreigners must visit their community administration center

to apply for a pre-paid Win-Win card.

7-3		Are babies of foreign nationality born during the registration period eligible for the subsidy?

❍ The same rule for Korean nationals applies here. As of December 1, 2021, an eligible parent of a newborn baby (including those yet a fetus at this time), may file a report of birth or submit a birth certificate before the application deadline (February 28, 2022) as proof to receive the subsidy.

7-4		Does the five-group registration system for offline registration apply to foreigners as well?

❍ The five-group registration system for offline application apply to foreigners as well.

❍ The first two digits of your alien registration number or residence registration number (for ethnic Koreans of foreign nationality) represents the last two digits of your year of birth and follows a similar structure to the Korean resident registration number system.

(Example) Alien Registration Number 123456-456899

⇒ (2) is the last digit of the year of birth. Therefore, Tuesday will be the registration day.

Jan. 17 (Mon.)	Jan. 18 (Tues.)	Jan. 19 (Wed.)	Jan. 20 (Thur.)	Jan. 21 (Fri.)
Digits: 1, 6	Digits: 2, 7	Digits: 3, 8	Digits: 4, 9	5, 0

7-5		Who are the possible candidates for application by proxy?

❍ Possible candidates for application by proxy include verified family members through a certificate of marriage, certificate of family relationship, or by being listed as family members on one's health insurance certificate.

7-6		If a parent and the minor eligible for the subsidy visit their community administration center without any proof of alien registration, health insurance certificate, or any certified documents from their home country to provide proof of family relationship, what can be done to resolve the situation?

❍ If there are no documents providing family relationship, the following two conditions must be satisfied in order to receive the subsidy:

① Both the parent and the minor eligible for the subsidy visit the community administration center together and provide identification. (The minor shall present their alien registration card.)

② Identical registered residence of the parent and the minor.

7-7		Can one still apply for the subsidy even after their approved duration of stay has expired?

❍ For all registered foreigners as of December 1, 2021, if their duration of stay expires on February 14, they can only apply on or before this date.

❍ If one's duration of stay has already expired before the day of application, they are considered an unregistered alien and no longer are eligible for the subsidy.

7-8		What about foreigners of illegal stay?

❍ According to the Immigration Control Act, foreigners of illegal stay are not considered as having lawful residence status, and therefore are not eligible for the subsidy.

7-9		Can one who was a registered foreigner as of December 1, 2021, but has not extended their duration of stay and is currently under a deferment of departure (i.e., has returned their alien registration card) due to COVID-19, be eligible for the subsidy?

❍ Deferment of departure deadline is a measure taken to allow a temporary stay in the country for unavoidable reasons to leave the country, such as the absence of a departure flight. Officially, such a person is not considered a registered alien.

❍ The subsidy is for foreigners and ethnic Koreans of foreign nationality with residence registered to Gwangju Metropolitan City, and therefore does not apply to a person with deferment of departure deadline.

7-10		Can an eligible person who is temporarily staying overseas apply for the subsidy?

❍ Since the person temporarily staying overseas is not here and cannot make the application in person, a family member in Korea with qualifications must submit an application by proxy. If the application cannot be made within the application period, the subsidy will not be payable.