Gokseong-gun Selected as 'Nationwide Best Institution' for Idolbom Service Hosted by Ministry of Gender Equality and Family

[Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 3rd that it was selected as the best institution in the ‘2019 National Childcare Service Provider Evaluation’ hosted by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.

This evaluation was conducted on 222 childcare service providers nationwide. As a result of a thorough review of 12 indicators in 4 areas including last year’s project performance, service provision achievements, and childcare worker activities, Gokseong-gun received high scores evenly across all areas and was selected as the best institution.

The childcare support project provides care services for children aged over 3 months to under 12 years in families experiencing childcare gaps due to dual-income households, etc. Under the 7th elected administration, Gokseong-gun has pledged to expand support for work-family balance and is currently implementing additional support for the childcare service user fees.

A county official stated, “The demand for childcare services continues to increase. We will establish a high-quality childcare service system to help achieve a balance in child-rearing.”

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