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Delivery fee support of 1,500 won
Applications accepted through 27th

Boryeong City supports delivery fees for farmers and fishers who sell agricultural and fishery products through direct sales.

  1. 1 pagesDelivery fee support of 1,500 won Applications accepted through 27thPolicies
  2. 2 pagesSmall business energy vouchers Application deadline extended to December 15Policies
  3. 3 pages19 days before College Entrance Exam Smart device cheating blockedPolicies
  4. 4 pagesEco-friendly bus VAT exemption early termination pushPolicies
  5. 5 pagesSports Course Voucher Applications open Nov 9-27Policies
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Delivery fee support of 1,500 won
Applications accepted through 27th

D-20 Deadline November 27 · Deadline for delivery fee support application
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In short

Boryeong City supports delivery fees for farmers and fishers who sell agricultural and fishery products through direct sales.

Farmers can receive up to 450,000 won, with 1,500 won supported per delivery.

Applications are accepted at the Administrative Welfare Center in your district until November 27th.

Visitor info

Application locationAdministrative Welfare Center or branch office in your district
Application periodUntil November 27th

Key facts

WhenApplications are accepted until November 27th, and subsidies will be paid by the end of the year.
WhoFarmers and fishers registered as agricultural/fishery management entities and producer groups with addresses in Boryeong City are eligible.
What1,500 won per delivery is supported; up to 450,000 won for farms and up to 1,950,000 won for organizations.
HowSubmit an application form and delivery fee receipts at your district Administrative Welfare Center or branch office.

What it means for me

If you sell agricultural and fishery products through direct sales in Boryeong City, you can get a portion of your delivery fees back.

Self-employed individuals who earn a living through direct sales of farm and fishery products are eligible to apply.

Policies · 2 sources combinedp. 2 / 5

Small business energy vouchers
Application deadline extended to December 15

D-38 Deadline December 15 · Energy voucher application deadline
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In short

Busan City extended the application period for small business energy vouchers until December 15.

The usage period has also been extended until June 30, 2027.

The vouchers can now be used for water bills, electric vehicle charging, and taxi fares.

Visitor info

Application periodNovember 6 → Extended until December 15
Usage periodDecember 31, 2026 → Extended until June 30, 2027
TargetSmall business owners with business locations in Busan and annual revenue of 30 million won or less
Support amount200,000 won per person, provided as policy support funds through Dongbaek Jeon
Usable forElectricity bills, vehicle fuel costs, water bills, electric vehicle charging fees, taxi fares

Key facts

WhenThe application period has been extended from November 6 to December 15.
WhoThe target is small business owners with business locations in Busan and annual revenue of 30 million won or less.
What200,000 won per person is provided as policy support funds through Dongbaek Jeon (Busan's local currency).
HowWater bills, electric vehicle charging fees, and taxi fares have been added to electricity and vehicle fuel costs.

What it means for me

Busan small business owners can benefit from the extended application deadline and expanded usable categories.

If you operate a business in Busan with annual revenue of 30 million won or less, you can apply by December 15.

Policies · 3 sources combinedp. 3 / 5

19 days before College Entrance Exam
Smart device cheating blocked

D-12 Deadline November 19 · College Entrance Exam administration date

In short

President Lee Jae-myung has directed measures to prevent cheating on the College Entrance Exam (수능, the national university entrance test).

Recently, cheating using advanced devices like smart glasses has become controversial.

He also ordered strengthened supervisor training and plans to protect supervisors.

Key facts

WhenHe directed this at a senior presidential advisors meeting at the Presidential Office on the afternoon of the 5th, ahead of the College Entrance Exam on November 19.
WhoPresident Lee Jae-myung appealed to various schools and government agencies in charge of exams.
WhatHe directed them to prepare a comprehensive plan to block cheating using advanced devices such as smart glasses.
HowHe requested strengthened supervisor training, improved on-site response systems, and measures to protect supervisors.

What it means for me

Test-takers on November 19 may face strengthened exam room supervision and personal item inspections.

Parents with exam-taking children should check the list of prohibited items before the test day.

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Eco-friendly bus VAT
exemption early termination push

D-54 Deadline December 31 · Scheduled exemption special provision end date if amendment passes
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In short

The tax exemption benefit for eco-friendly buses may end earlier than scheduled.

If the bill amendment passes in the National Assembly, it will end on December 31 this year.

Sixteen local governments including Seoul requested the government and National Assembly to maintain the exemption.

Key facts

WhenIf amendment passes, special exemption ends December 31, 2026, tax imposed from January 1, 2027
WhoSixteen local governments nationwide including Seoul jointly responding
WhatMaintain VAT exemption for eco-friendly city and village buses, concerns over 35 million won increased cost per electric bus
HowUrge National Assembly to withdraw amendment and request continued government support

What it means for me

Increased eco-friendly bus purchase costs may delay vehicle replacement and extend operation of aging vehicles.

Small private village bus operators may delay replacement due to additional burden of millions of won per vehicle.

Policies · 3 sources combinedp. 5 / 5

Sports Course Voucher
Applications open Nov 9-27

D-20 Deadline November 27 · Deadline for 2027 voucher applications
Photo: 연합뉴스

In short

This program supports exercise course fees for low-income youth and people with disabilities.

Applications for 2027 vouchers will be accepted nationwide from November 9 to 27.

Even those who received support this year must reapply to receive 2027 assistance.

Visitor info

PeriodApplication period: November 9-27, 2026; Support period: January-December 2027
AmountYouth up to 105,000 won monthly; people with disabilities up to 110,000 won monthly
LocationCommunity service center in your residential registration district
ApplicationSports Course Voucher website (svoucher.kspo.or.kr), Disability voucher site (dvoucher.kspo.or.kr)

Key facts

WhenLocal governments nationwide accept applications from November 9 to 27.
WhoAges 5-18 low-income youth and registered people with disabilities ages 5-69 are eligible.
WhatYouth receive up to 105,000 won monthly; people with disabilities receive up to 110,000 won monthly.
HowApply at the Sports Course Voucher website or your local community service center by registered address.

What it means for me

Eligible households must apply by November 27 to receive 2027 course fee support.

Registered people with disabilities age 60 and under can apply regardless of income.

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