Fifth Childbirth Family in Hampyeong-gun Becomes a Topic of Interest

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Despite the era of low birthrate and aging population, a family with a fifth child was born in Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do, drawing attention.

According to Hampyeong-gun on the 7th, the couple Kim Yong-gyu (42) and Kim Young-eun (41), living in Hampyeong-eup, gave birth to their fifth son on the 6th of last month.

The Kim couple, who had their fourth child in 2018, became parents of five children (3 sons and 2 daughters) after 1 year and 6 months.

The Kim couple said, "Although there are many difficulties due to consecutive childbirths and childcare, the joy and happiness we feel watching our children grow up healthily are greater," and added, "Since the low birthrate issue is serious socially, we feel proud to have contributed even a little to the nation."

On the same day, Lee Sang-ik, the mayor of Hampyeong-gun, visited the family to congratulate the fifth birth by presenting gifts such as a baby wagon and various childcare items.

The mayor said, "The birth of life is more valuable and noble than anything else," and added, "We will continue to expand childbirth encouragement policies so that many families in the region can live without worries about childbirth and parenting."

Meanwhile, Hampyeong-gun recently amended its ordinance to remove the mandatory residency period for childcare support funds. Childcare support funds are provided to all families with newborns in the region (3 million KRW for the first child, 5 million KRW for the second, 7 million KRW for the third, and 10 million KRW for the fourth and beyond).

Separately, for families with two or more children, if all children are registered residents of Hampyeong-gun, a childbirth gift worth about 500,000 KRW (choice of air purifier, Agisarang washing machine, or car seat) is also provided.

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