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Support for senior athletes Medical and living expenses provided
D-13 Deadline November 20 · Application deadline for senior athletes support program
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In short
The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation has decided to help senior athletes in difficult financial situations.
It will select 2 athletes aged 60 or older and provide medical and living expenses.
Applications can be submitted online or by mail until November 20.
Key facts
When
Applications will be accepted until November 20.
Who
Athletes aged 60 or older who have contributed to sports development are eligible.
What
Medical expenses up to 30 million won and living expenses of 10 million won will be provided.
How
2 athletes will be selected—1 from non-disabled and 1 from disabled athletes.
What it means for me
If you or your family member is a senior athlete, it is good to check your eligibility for this program.
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Paju City Youth Jeonseol Loan Interest Support Recruitment Open
D-11 Deadline November 18 · Youth Jeonseol Loan Interest Support Application Deadline
In short
Paju City is recruiting additional participants for its youth jeonseol (deposit/monthly rent) loan interest support program.
The program targets non-homeowning young households, providing partial reimbursement of loan interest.
This round selects 5 households, providing up to 1 million won per household in installments.
Key facts
When
Additional recruitment runs from October 22 to November 18.
Who
Eligible applicants are non-homeowning young households in Paju City aged 19–39 (born October 21, 1986–October 20, 2007).
What
Supports up to 2 million won annually in jeonseol loan interest from primary financial institutions.
Selects 5 households within 2% of loan balance, paying up to 1 million won per household in two semi-annual installments.
What it means for me
Non-homeowning young residents of Paju should verify income and deposit requirements and consider applying.
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Council paralysis over 100 days Emergency reserve funds depleted
Deadline Deadline November 1 · November livelihood project budget of 3.3 billion won execution needed
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In short
The Daeduk-gu Council in Daejeon has been paralyzed for over 100 days and failed to pass the supplementary budget.
The district office urgently used 750 million won from emergency reserves for the Youth Center and recycling project costs.
Next month requires 3.3 billion won, but only 1.1 billion won remains in emergency reserves.
Key facts
When
On the 19th, District Chief Kim Chan-sul was hospitalized due to health complications on the 8th day of his hunger strike.
Who
The Daeduk-gu Office used emergency reserves amid the paralysis of the district council, which is evenly split 4-4 between ruling and opposition parties.
What
It covered 750 million won including 300 million won for the Youth Interaction Center and 450 million won for recycling consignment project costs.
How
Of the 3.3 billion won budget needed in November, 2.2 billion won must be secured additionally.
What it means for me
Daeduk-gu residents may experience disruptions in Youth Center access and household waste collection.
