140 Kyrgyz citizens have received their pension savings after working in South Korea

140 Kyrgyz citizens who worked in South Korea have received lump-sum payments from their pension savings. This was reported by the Social Fund of Kyrgyzstan.

According to the Fund, Kyrgyz citizens who were officially employed in South Korea and had part of their wages deducted as pension contributions are eligible to receive their savings upon returning to their home country. The Social Fund of Kyrgyzstan assists with the processing of payments from the National Pension Service of South Korea.

To date, 152 people have applied to receive their pension savings. Of these, 140 have already received lump-sum payments. The average payment amounted to $3,585.

A further 12 citizens are awaiting a decision on their applications.