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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.