{"id":218,"date":"2026-10-07T13:06:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T04:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iwaw.kr\/en\/2026\/10\/07\/online-bokjiro-senior-welfare-application-representative-precautions-d533d4c04d\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T13:06:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T04:06:31","slug":"online-bokjiro-senior-welfare-application-representative-precautions-d533d4c04d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iwaw.kr\/en\/2026\/10\/07\/online-bokjiro-senior-welfare-application-representative-precautions-d533d4c04d\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for Senior Welfare via Online Bokjiro as a Representative: Key Precautions"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Prologue: Can Adult Children Apply for Their Parents’ Welfare Benefits Online?<\/h2>\n

“I heard my parents might be eligible for the Basic Pension or care services, but how do I apply?”<\/p>\n

“I don’t have time to visit the Community Service Center during weekday daytime hours, and my parents find it difficult just looking at a smartphone screen…”<\/p>\n

As parents grow older, many people want to make sure they receive the senior welfare benefits provided by the state, but feel at a loss due to busy daily schedules and physical distance. It also doesn’t feel right to tell elderly parents who have mobility challenges or are unfamiliar with digital devices to “go visit the Community Service Center in person.”<\/p>\n

To give you the conclusion first: adult children can apply online directly on behalf of their parents.<\/p>\n

By using \u2018Bokjiro,\u2019 the welfare portal of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, you can easily complete an application as a representative via PC or mobile from home or the office, without taking time off work to accompany them to the Community Service Center.<\/p>\n

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Traditional In-Person Visit to the Community Service Center<\/th>\nOnline Representative Application via Bokjiro<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\u2022 In-person visit required during weekday operating hours (09:00\u201318:00)<\/td>\n\u2022 Available 24 hours a day, regardless of weekends or nighttime<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Travel and waiting times incurred when accompanying parents<\/td>\n\u2022 Fast application from home or work using simple authentication<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 Inconvenience of having to revisit if documents are missing<\/td>\n\u2022 Instantly attach required documents via smartphone photos or scanned files<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

However, because this is an administrative procedure dealing with parents’ personal information, bank accounts, and welfare qualifications, applications are rejected more often than you might think if the representative’s identity verification method or mandatory documents (such as family relationship certificates or powers of attorney) are not properly prepared.<\/p>\n

What should you prepare in advance to get approved on the first try without wasting time? We will walk you through everything clearly step by step, from representative eligibility to mandatory documents and helpful submission tips.<\/p>\n

Shall we continue writing the next section right away?<\/p>\n

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Who Can Apply on Their Behalf? (Representative Eligibility and Scope)<\/h2>\n

This is the body text for section 2, written using a table and checkpoints so that Naver blog readers can understand the eligibility requirements at a glance.<\/p>\n

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  1. Who Can Apply on Their Behalf? (Representative Eligibility and Scope)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    “Can only sons or daughters apply on their behalf?”<\/p>\n

    “Can a daughter-in-law, son-in-law, or grandchild also apply online for them?”<\/p>\n

    The very first thing you need to verify is ‘whether I fall within the legally recognized scope of a representative.’ Because welfare benefits and services represent significant individual rights and involve taxpayer funds, relevant laws and regulations (such as the Act on the Use and Provision of Social Security Benefits) clearly define the scope of representatives so that not just anyone can apply on someone else’s behalf.<\/p>\n

    Here is a summary of the main representative qualifications and scope recognized by the online Bokjiro system.<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udccc Persons Eligible to Submit an Online Application as a Representative<\/p>\n

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    Category<\/th>\nRepresentative Scope and Relationship<\/th>\nNotes and Verification Criteria<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Family and Relatives<\/td>\n\u2022 Spouse, direct blood relatives (children, grandchildren, parents, etc.)<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Blood relatives within the 8th degree of kinship, relatives by marriage within the 4th degree of kinship<\/td>\n

    		Relationship must be verified via a family relationship certificate, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Legal Representative<\/td>\n\u2022 Legally designated representatives, such as adult guardians or limited guardians<\/td>\nSubmission of a Certificate of All Matters of Guardianship Registration required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Public Officials and Practitioners<\/td>\n\u2022 Public officials in charge (ex officio application)<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Social welfare facility staff, etc. (under special delegation)<\/td>\n

    		Mainly carried out ex officio by Community Service Centers or through separate official document procedures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    \ud83d\udca1 Frequently Asked Question: Are daughters-in-law or sons-in-law also eligible?<\/p>\n

    Yes, they are eligible! Legally, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law correspond to \u2018relatives by marriage in the 1st degree of kinship,\u2019<\/strong> which falls within the representative scope (relatives by marriage within the 4th degree of kinship). However, when submitting family relationship certificates, you must provide documentation so that the connection between the parents and the applicant is clearly verified.<\/p>\n

    \u26a0\ufe0f Restrictions to Check Before Applying as a Representative<\/p>\n

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    1. Simple acquaintances or neighbors are not permitted<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      No matter how close a relationship you have with the parents, simple acquaintances, neighbors, or informal caregivers who do not have a legal kinship relationship are not eligible to apply online as a representative.<\/p>\n

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      1. Representative Eligibility Differs by Service<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Depending on the specific welfare service you wish to apply for (e.g., Basic Pension, Tailored Care Service for Older Adults, Emergency Safety & Care Service, etc.), the permitted scope for online representative application may vary slightly. Most general family members (children, spouses) are eligible, but if extending to the scope of relatives, you must check the detailed application requirements for the respective service on the screen once more.<\/p>\n

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        1. Verification of Parents’ ‘Mental Capacity’ and Consent<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Representative applications are predicated on the parents’ delegation (consent). If you apply arbitrarily without a power of attorney, administrative processing may be canceled immediately or legal issues may arise, so you must prepare the parents’ prior consent and signature\/seal.<\/p>\n

          Once your eligibility is confirmed, it is time to prepare the mandatory required documents to submit without rejection.<\/p>\n

          Shall we continue writing the next step?<\/p>\n

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          Mandatory Required Documents to Prepare Before Applying<\/h2>\n

          As Naver blog readers make the most mistakes during the document preparation stage, this is the body text for section 3, thoroughly detailing issuance options and writing tips that are easy to confuse.<\/p>\n

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          1. Mandatory Required Documents to Prepare Before Applying<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            “I accessed the Bokjiro site and was filling out the application, but because I was missing documents, I had to start over from the beginning…”<\/p>\n

            This is the most common difficulty experienced by people who have tried applying for welfare online. Because Bokjiro has a security session time limit, if you try to look for documents or have them issued while filling out the form, the session expires and the information you painstakingly entered is easily lost.<\/p>\n

            Therefore, the key is to save the mandatory document files below (scanned copies or clear photos) in advance to your PC or smartphone before opening the application page.<\/p>\n

            \ud83d\udccb Representative Application Mandatory Documents Checklist<\/p>\n

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            Mandatory Documents<\/th>\nIssuing Agency \/ Preparation Method<\/th>\nPrecautions & Checkpoints<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            1. Copy of ID Card (2 copies)<\/td>\nBeneficiary (Eligible Person) & Representative<\/td>\n\u2022 Resident registration card, driver’s license, passport, etc.<\/p>\n

            \u2022 Letters must be clear without light reflection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

            2. Family Relationship Certificate (Detailed)<\/td>\nSupreme Court Electronic Family Relationship Registration System, Gov24, Automated Certificate Issuance Machine<\/td>\n\u2022 Must issue a ‘Detailed’ certificate<\/p>\n

            \u2022 Must disclose all back digits of the Resident Registration Number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

            3. Welfare Benefit Power of Attorney<\/td>\nBokjiro Form Archive or form within the text<\/td>\n\u2022 Delegator’s (parent’s) handwritten signature or registered seal stamp required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            4. Copy of Bankbook for Benefit Receipt<\/td>\nApplicable bank app (mobile bankbook copy) or photo of physical bankbook<\/td>\n\u2022 In principle, an account under the name of the beneficiary (parent)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

            \ud83d\udd0d Key Tips & Precautions by Document<\/p>\n

            \u2460 Family Relationship Certificate Must Be ‘Detailed’ + ‘Disclose Back Digits of Resident Registration Number’<\/p>\n

            When the Community Service Center officer electronically verifies the relationship between the representative and the subject, if the back digits of the Resident Registration Number are masked, a request for supplement or a rejection will occur 100% of the time. When issuing online, please be sure to check the options for [Detailed] and [Disclose all back digits of the Resident Registration Number].<\/p>\n

            \u2461 Instructions for Completing the Power of Attorney (Caution against Omitting Handwritten Signature)<\/p>\n

            When applying as a representative on Bokjiro, you must download and complete the standard power of attorney form provided by the system.<\/p>\n

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            • Delegator section: Enter the personal information of the parent who will receive the benefits.<\/li>\n
            • Representative section: Enter the personal information of yourself applying on their behalf.<\/li>\n
            • Signature verification: In the delegator signature section, the parent’s handwritten signature or stamp (registered seal) must be affixed. Signatures typed on a computer are not recognized as valid. Please print it out in advance, obtain the signature, and take a photo of it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \u2462 Criteria for Registering Bankbook Copy<\/p>\n

              In principle, the account to receive the Basic Pension or various allowances must be under the parent’s own name.<\/p>\n

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              • Exceptional cases: In special situations where the parent lacks mental capacity due to dementia, brain lesions, etc., or has bad credit, or requires a seizure-protected dedicated account (Happiness Keeper Account), it may be possible to designate a proxy receipt account in the name of an immediate family member; however, because separate supporting documents and an on-site inspection are required in such cases, confirmation with the competent Community Service Center is essential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Once all documents are prepared in image file formats (JPG, PNG) or as a PDF, it is time to officially begin the application on the Bokjiro site.<\/p>\n

                Shall we continue writing the next step?<\/p>\n

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                Step-by-Step Procedure for Representative Application via Online Bokjiro<\/h2>\n

                This is the body text for section 4, combining step-by-step action guidelines and visual instructions so that Naver blog readers can follow along smoothly while looking at their mobile or PC screens.<\/p>\n

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                1. Step-by-Step Procedure for Representative Application via Online Bokjiro<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  If all documents are prepared, it is now time to access Bokjiro (PC website or mobile Bokjiro app) and proceed with the application.<\/p>\n

                  We have organized this into a 5-step standard procedure so you can follow along step by step while looking at the screen.<\/p>\n

                  \ud83d\udcbb Bokjiro Representative Application 5 Steps at a Glance<\/p>\n

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                  Step<\/th>\nMain Tasks<\/th>\nEssential Checkpoints<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                  STEP 1<\/td>\nAccess Bokjiro and Log In<\/td>\nLog in with the representative’s own simple certificate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  STEP 2<\/td>\nSearch Services and Select Application<\/td>\n[Apply for Welfare Services] > [Apply for Welfare Benefits] > Check the target service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  STEP 3<\/td>\nEnter Applicant\/Representative Information Separately<\/td>\nCheck the ‘Representative Application’ option and enter parent’s (beneficiary’s) information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  STEP 4<\/td>\nAttach Required Document Files<\/td>\nUpload power of attorney, family relationship certificate, and ID card copy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  STEP 5<\/td>\nFinal Submission and Confirmation of Application Receipt<\/td>\nNote the ‘Application Receipt Number’ after completing online application submission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

                  \ud83d\udd0d Detailed Step-by-Step Guide<\/p>\n

                  STEP 1. Log In Under the Representative’s Own Name<\/p>\n

                  First, access Bokjiro (bokjiro.go.kr).<\/p>\n

                  The most important point here is the ‘login entity.’ You must log in not with your parents’ ID or certificate, but with simple authentication (Kakao, Naver, PASS, etc.) or a financial\/joint certificate belonging to the representative (child, etc.) applying on their behalf for the representative application screen to open properly.<\/p>\n

                  STEP 2. Select Welfare Service<\/p>\n

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                  1. From the top menu, go to the [Apply for Welfare Services] \u2794 [Apply for Welfare Benefits] menu.<\/li>\n
                  2. Find the specific service you wish to apply for (e.g., Basic Pension, Tailored Care Service for Older Adults, etc.) under the Old Age\/Senior category.<\/li>\n
                  3. Click the [Apply] checkbox on the right side of the corresponding service, then click ‘Save and Move to Next Step’ at the bottom of the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    STEP 3. Enter Applicant (Parent) and Representative Information Separately<\/p>\n

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                    1. In the basic application information input field, you must select ‘Representative Application.’<\/li>\n
                    2. Applicant (Beneficiary) Information: Enter the name, Resident Registration Number, actual residential address, and contact information of the parent who will actually receive the benefits.<\/li>\n
                    3. Representative Information: Information of the logged-in user is automatically linked or an additional input window appears. Accurately specify the relationship with the recipient (e.g., child, daughter-in-law, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      STEP 4. Upload Prepared Required Documents<\/p>\n

                      Attach the files prepared earlier in Chapter 3 according to each item.<\/p>\n

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                      • Recommended upload formats: JPG, PNG, PDF<\/li>\n
                      • Size limit: Usually within 5MB\u201310MB per file (based on Bokjiro system limits)<\/li>\n
                      • File legibility check: Before uploading, make sure to check via preview that the text (Resident Registration Number, signature) is not blurry or cut off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        STEP 5. Final Submission and Verification of Receipt<\/p>\n

                        After reviewing the application details one final time, click the [Submit] button.<\/p>\n

                        Once the submission is complete, the ‘Online Application Submission Completed’ message along with the receipt number will be displayed on the screen. It is advisable to capture or jot down the number, as it will be needed when checking progress status or inquiring with the Community Service Center later.<\/p>\n

                        The application itself takes only 10 to 15 minutes, but rejections or requests for supplements during the review stage are frequent due to minor errors. In the next chapter, we will take a close look at the 4 most frequent mistakes made during representative applications and their solutions.<\/p>\n

                        Shall we continue writing the next step?<\/p>\n

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                        4 Most Common Mistakes & Key Precautions When Submitting as a Representative<\/h2>\n

                        This is the body text for section 5, containing “practical tips to prevent rejection” that Naver blog readers are most curious about and can gain real help from.<\/p>\n

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                        1. 4 Most Common Mistakes & Key Precautions When Submitting as a Representative<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          “I uploaded all the documents and it said submission was completed, but a few days later, I received a text message from the Community Service Center saying the documents were rejected…”<\/p>\n

                          In reality, more than 90% of cases where people receive a request for document supplementation from an administrative officer or have their application canceled after applying as a representative on Bokjiro stem from 4 minor yet fatal mistakes. Be sure to check the 4 points below to prevent the screening period from being delayed and postponing the timing of benefit receipt.<\/p>\n

                          \ud83d\udea8 Frequent Mistakes in Representative Applications & Solutions<\/p>\n

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                          Major Mistake Type<\/th>\nCause of Occurrence<\/th>\nSolution<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                          1. Login Certificate Confusion<\/td>\nAttaching own documents after logging in under parent’s name<\/td>\nLog in with the representative’s own certificate, then select representative application mode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          2. Omitting Household Member Financial Information Consent<\/td>\nOmitting consent from household members subject to income\/asset investigation<\/td>\nParent’s personal authentication (SMS\/ARS) or attaching written consent form<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          3. Illegible Supporting Documents<\/td>\nShaky photos, light reflections, missing signatures<\/td>\nPhotograph on a flat surface; verify handwritten signature\/back digits of Resident Registration Number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          4. Mistake Regarding Ineligibility for Online Application<\/td>\nAttempting to apply online for in-person only specialized services<\/td>\nVerify in advance whether the applicable project allows online representative application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

                          \ud83d\udd0d Detailed Check of 4 Key Precautions<\/p>\n

                          \u2460 Confusion Over the Entity of the Login Certificate<\/p>\n

                          This is the most frequent mistake. Thinking “Since it’s my parent’s matter, should I enter under my parent’s name?”, some people log in through authentication via their parent’s mobile phone, and then upload a power of attorney or family relationship certificate.<\/p>\n

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                          • Correct method: When proceeding with a representative application in the Bokjiro system, you must log in with the simple authentication or joint certificate belonging to the representative (child, etc.) for the system to properly operate the ‘representative qualification verification’ process. If you log in under the parent’s name, it is regarded as a ‘direct application by the principal,’ resulting in document mismatch errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            \u2461 Omitting Household Member Consent for Provision of Financial Information<\/p>\n

                            Senior welfare services that involve the Basic Pension or income\/asset investigations require looking up the income and financial assets of parents (and their spouses).<\/p>\n

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                            • While filling out the application, the step for the ‘Request Form and Consent for Notification of Provision of Financial Information, etc.’ appears.<\/li>\n
                            • At this point, if they have a mobile phone under the parent’s name, consent can be processed immediately via text message (SMS) or PASS simple authentication; however, if they use a budget phone (MVNO) or do not have a mobile phone under their own name, online consent is not possible.<\/li>\n
                            • In such cases, you must print the [Written Form of Consent for Provision of Financial Information], obtain the parent’s handwritten signature, and upload it as a scanned or photographed file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              \u2462 Administrative Rejection Due to Illegible Documents<\/p>\n

                              Documents roughly photographed at an angle with a smartphone camera or with the Resident Registration Number or signature washed out by camera flash in a dark room cannot be deciphered by the computer reviewer and are unconditionally rejected.<\/p>\n

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                              • Spread the documents flat on the floor and photograph them vertically from above to avoid casting shadows.<\/li>\n
                              • In particular, you must verify via preview before sending whether the ‘back digits (13 digits total)’ of the Resident Registration Number on the family relationship certificate are clearly visible, and whether the ‘delegator’s (parent’s) signature’ on the power of attorney is an actual signature (or registered seal) rather than typed text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                \u2463 Checking If It Is an Exception Item Requiring In-Person Application Only<\/p>\n

                                While online representative application is supported for most major senior welfare programs (Basic Pension, Tailored Care Service for Older Adults, etc.), there are cases where specialized projects by local governments, special vouchers based on Long-Term Care insurance grade determinations, and some in-kind support programs are permitted only through in-person applications at the competent Eup\/Myeon\/Dong Community Service Center.<\/p>\n

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                                • First check whether an ‘Online Application Available’ icon is attached to the item you wish to apply for in the Bokjiro service list. If it is classified as in-person only, online representative application itself is impossible, so you must visit the Community Service Center with your documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Just thoroughly checking and addressing these four points increases the likelihood of getting approved on the first try without requests for supplementation by over 99%. In the next chapter, we will look at how to look up the processing status after application and tips on handling potential requests for supplementation.<\/p>\n

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                                  Tracking Progress After Submission and How to Handle Requests for Supplementation<\/h2>\n

                                  This is the body text for section 6, written in the format of a practical manual to relieve anxiety experienced during the administrative review process after completing submission and to respond calmly to supplementation requests from the person in charge.<\/p>\n

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                                  1. Tracking Progress After Submission and How to Handle Requests for Supplementation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    “I’ve finished submitting the application, but is it being processed properly right now?”<\/p>\n

                                    “I received a text message from the Community Service Center asking me to resubmit documents, so how should I upload them?”<\/p>\n

                                    Completing the application on online Bokjiro does not mean that all procedures are finished. This is because the documents are routed through the Bokjiro system and assigned to the public official in charge at the competent Eup\/Myeon\/Dong Community Service Center (Administrative Welfare Center) of the parents’ resident registration address, and the actual eligibility review begins.<\/p>\n

                                    Here is a summary of how to check the progress status after application and tips on handling requests for supplementation calmly without panicking when contacted.<\/p>\n

                                    \ud83d\udcf1 How to Check Application Progress in Real Time<\/p>\n

                                    You can check the current administrative processing stage at any time on the Bokjiro website or mobile app.<\/p>\n

                                    [Log in to Bokjiro] \u2794 [My Page] \u2794 [Welfare Service Application Status] \u2794 Check Application History<\/p>\n

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                                    Processing Status Stage<\/th>\nMeaning by Status<\/th>\nNotes and Action Guidelines<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                    Submission Completed (Awaiting Receipt)<\/td>\nThe application has been successfully registered in the Bokjiro system<\/td>\nStage before electronic transfer to the competent local government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                    Receipt Completed (Review in Progress)<\/td>\nThe Community Service Center officer has received and is reviewing documents<\/td>\nElectronic investigation stage for income\/assets and eligibility criteria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                    Supplementation Requested<\/td>\nDocuments are illegible, missing, or require additional explanation<\/td>\nMandatory submission of additional documents within the announced deadline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                    Processing Completed (Approved\/Rejected)<\/td>\nFinal review has ended and the welfare benefit determination is complete<\/td>\nDetermination notice sent (SMS\/Mail)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

                                    \u26a0\ufe0f What If You Receive a ‘Supplementation Requested’ Text? Practical 3-Step Response<\/p>\n

                                    If there is an issue with submitted documents or additional proof is needed during the screening process, an instructional text message (or phone call) from the officer in charge will arrive on the representative’s or parent’s mobile phone. There is absolutely no need to panic.<\/p>\n

                                    Step 1: Accurately Note the Reason for the Request<\/p>\n

                                    The commonly occurring reasons for supplementation are clear.<\/p>\n