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government also decided to pay 20,000 won per person for communication to all citizens aged 13 or older.
To this end, 930 billion won has been allocated.
President Moon Jae-in explained that it is a small comfort and devotion for the people in need.
First, reporter Kim Ki-tae.
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All citizens over the age of 13, 46.4 million people are eligible to apply.
As soon as possible, the communication fee of 20,000 won will be paid once next month.
The government estimated the total amount of support to be 930 billion won, which is 7.5% of the 4th supplementary bill.
Initially, it was discussed that only applications were applied to those aged 17 to 34, and over 50, but when complaints were detected, mainly in their 30s and 40s, it was decided to apply collectively.
[President Moon Jae-in: This is the government's little consolation and devotion for all citizens who have difficulty in free face-to-face contact and economic activity due to the coronavirus.] For
now, a telecommunications company that first reduces fees for subscribers and then preserves them with the government budget It is powerful.
Citizens expressed concern while glad to see the unexpected lump sum aid.
[Kim Dong-gyu/Seoul Gayang-dong: I am not able to work part-time because of the corona, but I think I can relieve the burden.]
[Seo Yu-
soon
/Seoul Mok-dong: It would be nice to help, but I would like to think a little more seriously because I have to pay that much for tax.]
According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, traffic per mobile phone terminal, or usage, has risen compared to pre-Corona.
However, mobile carrier officials explained that the increase in communication costs is not as big these days as most of them use unlimited plans.
"It is irresponsible to owe a debt because it could be comforting," said the Taxpayer Association, and said, "We are deeply concerned about this decision."
(Video Editing: Sung-Hoon Jeong)
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