Seoul’s district office provides free food for residents facing financial difficulties
Yeongdeungpo-gu operates three food banks amid prolonged COVID-19 pandemic
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QUESTIONS:
1. What are zero-cost stores? Why did the local government of Yeongdeungpo-gu set up these stores?
2. Who can possibly come to store to get items for free? How often can they visit the stores?
3. Provide details about what people have to do if they continue to have financial difficulties? What are the requirements residents have to bring when visiting the zero-cost stores?
4. Share how much people appreciate the zero-cost stores. How helpful are these stores for them?
5. How did the pandemic affect your family's financial status? What does the government do to help family struggling financially?
