Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
Seongnam offers COVID-19 relief funds to marriage immigrants, permanent residents
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By Jung Min-ho
By Jung Min-ho
The Seongnam city government is offering coronavirus relief funds to marriage immigrants and permanent residents to help them financially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
All F-5 and F-6 visa holders who live there are eligible to receive 100,000 won ($83) each just like Korean residents, in addition to the Gyeonggi provincial government's 100,000 won relief money.
According to the city government, more than 5,000 people will benefit from its policy. Those who wish to apply can do so at welfare centers in their regions between June 8 and July 31.
Seongnam is among several cities where foreign residents can receive coronavirus relief money if they meet certain requirements. Other cities include Suwon, Goyang, Bucheon, Siheung, Icheon and Ansan.