If you thought the 500,000 won Chuseok support payment would be distributed equally to all citizens nationwide, you need to double-check your address. As of August 25, 2026, the areas providing the 500,000 won are Uiryeong-gun in South Gyeongsang Province and Hampyeong-gun in South Jeolla Province, and even within the same metropolitan area, the amount and eligibility for payment vary.
In this article, I will summarize the payment amounts by region, the resident registration cutoff date, and the application period and method in a table. The 500,000 won mentioned in the title applies to some county-level areas, and even residents of eligible areas must apply directly to receive the payment, rather than receiving it automatically.
In which region can I receive how much?
The areas providing 500,000 won are Uiryeong-gun, Gyeongnam and Hampyeong-gun, Jeonnam.It is summarized as an example where Tongyeong City provides 350,000 won per person, while Wanju-gun and Yeongdong-gun provide 300,000 won per person.
The structure does not mean that regions not listed in the table receive the same amount based on national standards. This subsidy is not distributed uniformly to all citizens by the central government, but rather is a regional project implemented by each local government using its own budget.
To determine the correct amount for the Chuseok support fund, you must look at the local government's eligibility for the program and the date of your resident registration, rather than just your address.
Conditions for Uiryeong-gun and Hampyeong-gun to receive 500,000 won
Uiryeong County will provide 500,000 won per person to residents whose address is in Uiryeong County as of June 30, 2026. It has been announced that marriage immigrants and permanent residents are also eligible, and applications can be submitted at Eup and Myeon Community Centers.
The application period for Uiryeong-gun is from August 10 to September 11. Since it is announced that you will receive local gift certificates if you apply at the Community Center, you must visit within the period to avoid missing out on the subsidy.
Hampyeong-gun will also provide 500,000 won to residents whose resident registration is in Hampyeong-gun as of July 1, 2026. The payment will be made via a prepaid card, and the schedule was announced to begin on September 7 and continue until October 8.
If you look only at the amount, both regions are the same, but, Uiryeong-gun uses local gift certificates, and Hampyeong-gun uses prepaid cardsThere is a difference in that regard. Even though it is the same 500,000 won, the card issuance and gift certificate usage methods differ, so you need to check the usage guide together after receiving it.
| region | Amount per person | Payment method | Resident registration reference date | Application Schedule and Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uiryeong-gun, Gyeongnam | 500,000 won | local gift certificates | June 30, 2026 | August 10 – September 11, Eup/Myeon Community Centers |
| Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do | 500,000 won | prepaid card | July 1, 2026 | Payments begin September 7–October 8 |
| Tongyeong City, Gyeongnam | 350,000 won | Gift certificates or prepaid cards | April 15, 2026 | August 31 – October 30, In-person & Online |
| Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk | 300,000 won | Local payment methods | July 31, 2026 | From September 8, Eup/Myeon Administrative Welfare Centers |
| Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do | 300,000 won | Local payment methods | July 1, 2026 | From August 17, in-person and online |
Where are the regions for 350,000 won and 300,000 won?
Tongyeong City will provide 350,000 won per person to residents registered in Tongyeong City as of April 15, 2026. The application period is from August 31 to October 30, and it has been announced that applications can be made both by visiting a community center and online.
In Tongyeong City, it is also noteworthy that you can choose between gift certificates and prepaid cards. Since the support is designed to encourage local consumption rather than being deposited as cash, users consider the method that is most convenient to use when selecting a payment method.
Wanju County will provide 300,000 won to residents whose resident registration is in Wanju County as of July 31, 2026. Applications are scheduled to be accepted at Eup and Myeon Administrative Welfare Centers starting September 8, while Yeongdong County is providing 300,000 won to those registered as of July 1 and began accepting applications on August 17.
Even if they belong to the same province, the support amounts may differ by city and county. For example, even within Gyeongnam, there is a difference with Uiryeong-gun at 500,000 won and Tongyeong-si at 350,000 won, so you should not judge the amount based solely on the name of the metropolitan local government.
Does it come in automatically even if I don't apply?
The local support funds introduced this time are not automatically deposited into recipients' accounts, so a direct application process is required. While some areas, like Uiryeong-gun, allow recipients to receive vouchers immediately upon application at community centers, others, such as Tongyeong-si and Yeongdong-gun, also operate online application channels.
Before applying, you must first check the resident registration cutoff date. Even if your current address is the same, you may be excluded from eligibility if you moved in after the cutoff date, so you must check the dates separately by region: June 30 for Uiryeong-gun, July 1 for Hampyeong-gun and Yeongdong-gun, and July 31 for Wanju-gun.
When applying online, simply follow the application window posted on the website of the relevant city or county office. You can check the availability of projects and support conditions for the entire region on Government24 Subsidy24, the website of your local city or county office, or your local Eup or Myeon Community Center.
For Uiryeong-gun and Yeongdong-gun, where the application period has already begun, it is practical to mark the schedule in advance to avoid missing the deadline. Since applications begin on August 31st in Tongyeong-si and September 8th in Wanju-gun, the start dates differ by region.
Where and by when can I use the received subsidy?
Payment methods are categorized into local gift certificates, paper vouchers, and prepaid cards, and they are not money that can be used like cash anywhere in the country. Generally, they are operated in a way that allows them to be used at local affiliated stores such as neighborhood supermarkets, traditional markets, restaurants, beauty salons, hospitals, and pharmacies.
It is common practice to include large supermarkets, department stores, online shopping malls, entertainment establishments, and gift certificate purchases in the list of restricted businesses. Since criteria for gas stations or sales standards may vary by region, it is safer to check the merchant information for the relevant gift certificate or card before making a payment.
The usage deadline for some regional support funds finalized this time is Until December 31, 2026It was announced that any remaining balance not used by the end of the year after receiving the funds may become unavailable, so it is better to allocate it first to planned expenses such as Chuseok shopping or medical bills.
Ultimately, the subsidies in my region are not something to be judged solely by searching for the amount. Address, 기준일 ( 기준 date), application period, payment method, expiration dateYou need to check them as a bundle to know if you can actually receive the support.