Gangdong-gu to Provide Special Birth Incentive for Families with Three or More Children

Support for School Uniform Costs up to Middle School Freshmen, Expansion of Resident Safety Insurance Coverage, Introduction of New Bicycle Insurance, etc.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gangdong-gu (District Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon) has unveiled new life-oriented policies for this year. The special childbirth incentive, previously provided to families with four or more children, has been expanded to families with three or more children, and free school uniform support has been extended to new middle school students. The coverage of the resident safety insurance, which acts as a safety net in case of accidents, has been strengthened, and bicycle insurance has been newly introduced.

First, welfare policies that reduce residents' concerns about childbirth, childcare, and education stand out.

Regarding the childbirth congratulatory money provided when a child is born, the amount for the first and second child has been increased by 100,000 KRW each, supporting 200,000 KRW for the first child and 300,000 KRW for the second child.

Along with this, the special childbirth incentive support target has been expanded from families with four or more children to families with three or more children. Families with four or more children receive 200,000 KRW per month, and families with three or more children receive 100,000 KRW per month. The special childbirth incentive is provided for a total of five years per household until one month before the youngest child turns five years old (59 months). Applications can be made by visiting the local community service center starting in February. (Women and Family Division ☎3425-5782)

To eliminate the burden of school uniform costs for students and parents, the ‘school uniform purchase support’ has been expanded. Last year, only new high school students were eligible, but this year the target has been extended to new middle school students as well. Applications can be made from around March, and new students enrolled in schools within Gangdong-gu with resident registration can apply through their schools. For those entering schools outside the district, applications can be submitted via the Gangdong-gu Office website. (Education Support Division ☎3425-5205)

There are also institutional safety measures that provide support in case of unexpected accidents.

The ‘Resident Safety Insurance,’ which compensates up to 10 million KRW in case of disaster accidents, has expanded its coverage. In addition to the existing 11 items such as death and disability caused by natural disasters, explosions, fires, collapses, and school zone traffic accident treatment costs, four new items have been added: water-related accidents, burn surgery costs, gas accident death, and disability. Overlapping compensation with personal insurance is also possible. (Resident Safety Insurance Call Center ☎1522-3556, Autonomous Safety Division ☎3425-5172)

Starting in March, all residents will also benefit from bicycle insurance. This aims to create a safe environment for using bicycles, an eco-friendly mode of transportation. The coverage includes △ accidents occurring while directly operating a bicycle △ accidents occurring while riding a bicycle but not operating it △ accidents caused by bicycles to the insured while walking (pedestrian). (Traffic Administration Division ☎3425-6260)

Both insurances automatically enroll and unenroll residents and foreigners registered in Gangdong-gu upon moving in or out. In case of an insurance claim, applications should be submitted to the relevant department.

A completely revamped household waste collection system has also been implemented for a cleaner Gangdong. Waste that was previously collected every other day and at night will now be collected daily during daytime hours.

Additionally, a ‘separation collection day system’ has been introduced, requiring residents to put out plastic waste only on Thursdays to increase recycling rates. (Cleaning Administration Division ☎3425-5870)

Lee Jeong-hoon, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, said, “In the hopeful new year of the Year of the Rat, we will diligently implement improved life-oriented policies to become a reliable support for the lives of our residents.”

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