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news Scmp World 2026-04-13

South Korea extends financial aid to foreign residents with citizen ties

South Korea's government plans to distribute cash handouts to some foreign residents through a supplementary budget. Exceptions will be made for non-Korean nationals deemed to have 'close ties' to citizens.

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