Govt. starts rolling out cash aid for vulnerable groups amid Mideast crisis

“Cash assistance for basic livelihood security recipients and other vulnerable groups began rolling out Monday as part of efforts to ease financial strains caused by rising oil prices amid the war in the Middle East. The government started accepting applications for the funds, which will allocate 550,000 won ($372) for basic livelihood security recipients and 450,000 won per person for single-parent households and those just above the welfare eligibility threshold. Recipients outside Seoul or tho

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