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Nearly Half Of High Oil Price Relief Applicants Have Applied

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The South Korean government began distributing relief funds today to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs caused by Middle East instability. Residents in designated population decline areas and special support areas in South Korea can receive an additional 200,000 to 250,000 KRW in support funds. The funds can be distributed via credit cards, debit cards, local love gift certificates, or prepaid cards. Approximately 552,900 people, representing 17.1% of eligible recipients, applied for high fuel price support subsidies as of midnight. The first round of applications targeted vulnerable groups, including basic livelihood security recipients. Seoul recorded the highest number of applicants with 86,418 individuals. Gasoline prices in Seoul rose to 2,047.9 KRW, while diesel reached 2,034.2 KRW.

The South Korean government began distributing relief funds today to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs caused by Middle East instability. Residents in designated population decline areas and special support areas in South Korea can receive an additional 200,000 to 250,000 KRW in support funds. The funds can be distributed via credit cards, debit cards, local love gift certificates, or prepaid cards. Approximately 552,900 people, representing 17.1% of eligible recipients, applied for high fuel price support subsidies as of midnight. The first round of applications targeted vulnerable groups, including basic livelihood security recipients. Seoul recorded the highest number of applicants with 86,418 individuals. Gasoline prices in Seoul rose to 2,047.9 KRW, while diesel reached 2,034.2 KRW. Users can apply for these alerts via the National Secretary website or through various apps including KakaoTalk, Naver, Toss, and various banking or credit card applications. Sandwich brand Subway will increase its menu prices starting May 7. Individual item prices are expected to rise by approximately 2.8 percent, or about 210 won. Specific increases include Egg Mayo rising from 5,900 won to 6,200 won and Italian BMT rising from 7,200 won to 7,500 won. This marks the first price hike for the brand in 11 months.

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Sources · 7 independent

YTN Radio

“To reduce the burden on citizens due to rising oil prices caused by the Middle East situation, the government is providing relief funds. Starting today, high oil price damage relief funds have been sent out.”

YTN Radio

“As various damages derived from the Iran situation accumulate and the construction industry wavers, the government announced plans to increase financial support to increase liquidity and find alternatives to stabilize raw material prices.”

YTN Radio

“중동 사태 장교하로 거짓 물가 부담을 줄이기 위해 정부가 오늘부터 고유가 피해 지원금을 지급합니다. 지원금 규모는 소득합의 70% 공료를”

YTN Radio

“위해 정부가 오늘부터 고유가 피해 지원금을 지급합니다. 지원금 규모는 소득합의 70% 공료를”

YTN Radio

“지난달 한 드럼에 19만 원 수준이던 선방용 경유 가격은 이번 달 들어 28만 원대까지 급등했습니다.”

YTN Radio

“The government plans to expand the scope to 70% of the entire population to provide subsidies. The specific income criteria and payment amounts are expected to be officially announced in early April.”

CBS Standard FM Seoul

“지원금은 신용카드 체크카드나 지역사랑상품권 선불카드 중 원하는 방식으로 지급받아 사용할 수 있습니다. 한편 소득하위 70%의 일반 국민을 위한 2차 신청은 다음 달 18일부터 시작될 예정입니다.”

YTN Radio

“As of midnight yesterday, 552,900 people, which is 17.1% of the total eligible population, have completed their first application for high fuel price support subsidies.”

YTN Radio

“You can search for 'National Secretary' in the app and apply for the high fuel price relief payment guidance service. ... The government or credit card companies do not send text messages containing internet addresses regarding high fuel price relief payments.”

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