Shinan-gun promotes new child support allowance… Up to 700,000 won per month, including government allowances

(Shinan = Yonhap News) Reporter Jo Geun-young = Shinan-gun, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do announced on the 6th that it will pursue the establishment of a new 'child-rearing allowance' to strengthen the practical child-rearing support system.

As part of the key pledge of the 9th popular election, 'Improvement of the Welfare and Medical System', the purpose is to overcome the persistent low birth rate problem and alleviate the gap in care caused by the increased burden of child support.

The goal is to provide up to 700,000 won per month up to 7 years old (84 months) by adding 400,000 won for military expenses to the government child allowance (300,000 won per month).

The military plans to collect various voices from the field through a policy discussion with residents to be held on the 7th and then confirm a more specific and practical direction for support.

In addition, under the slogan ‘It takes a village to raise a child,’ we plan to further strengthen the child care system where the local community shares the burden of giving birth and raising a child.

County Governor Kim Tae-seong said, “The financial burden felt by parents is significant, including baby formula, diapers, learning tools, and educational expenses,” and added, “We will create a new plan that will allow parents to raise their children together with more reliable support.”