Operation of 'Priority Care Service for Expectant Moms' in Buk-gu, Gwangju

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Moon In) announced on the 20th that it is operating the ‘Priority Care Service for Expectant Mothers’ as part of the 2020 Low Birthrate Response Project.

The Priority Care Service for Expectant Mothers is a customized comprehensive policy targeting pregnant women and those accompanied by infants, designed to improve residents’ quality of life by alleviating inconveniences when using public facilities.

Accordingly, Buk-gu has installed and is operating ‘Priority Care Counters’ at a total of 30 locations, including Buk-gu Office and Dong Administrative Welfare Centers, so that pregnant women and those accompanied by infants can have their civil complaints processed without waiting.

In addition, 40 disabled restrooms have been designated as ‘Care Restrooms,’ providing spaces that can be used together by people requiring consideration such as the disabled, elderly, and pregnant women. To facilitate the convenience of pregnant women visiting public institutions, ‘Pregnant Women Only Parking Spaces’ will also be expanded after conducting a demand survey of interested institutions.

Furthermore, Dong Administrative Welfare Centers distribute magnetic stickers labeled ‘Please Refrain from Ringing Doorbell,’ which can be attached to front doors, to residents who have completed birth registration, implementing resident-centered considerate policies.

Mayor Moon In of Buk-gu said, “Childbirth and childcare are not just family issues but social responsibilities that we must overcome together,” and added, “We will continue to prepare various support measures based on residents’ participation and empathy to make Buk-gu a good place to have and raise children.”

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