When consent isn’t possible, aid to come first for vulnerable households

The South Korean government is ramping up direct intervention in vulnerable households to provide emergency aid, following a series of murder-suicides that claimed at least 10 lives in March. The Ministry of Health and Welfare said Wednesday it is moving to introduce measures that would allow authorities to provide assistance without requiring prior application or consent from recipients in certain cases. Under the plan, local governments will be allowed to apply for basic livelihood assistance

By The Korea Herald