①When a specially qualified recipient is to take a course of public vocational training, etc. (excluding one for a period which is shorter than that specified by Cabinet Order), as directed by the Chief of the Public Employment Security Office, before receiving the special lump sum payment based on the special recipient qualification, the special lump sum payment is not to be paid, notwithstanding the provisions of Article 10, paragraph (3) and the preceding three Articles, and the job applicant benefits are paid, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 (excluding the provisions of the proviso of Article 33, paragraph (1)), by deeming the person as a qualified recipient prescribed in Article 15, paragraph (1), limited to the period until the day of completion of the course of public vocational training, etc.

②A specially qualified recipient referred to in the preceding paragraph is able to receive payment of the job applicant benefits pursuant to the provisions of the same paragraph, even if it is found that the person may not receive payment of the basic allowance pursuant to the provisions of Article 29, paragraph (1) or Article 34, paragraph (1) before the day on which the person became an insured person pertaining to the special recipient qualification.