NHN Launches Beta Service for Caregiver Matching Platform 'WeCare'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] NHN announced on the 8th that its first in-house venture company, 'WECARE,' has launched the open beta service of its caregiver matching platform.

The caregiver matching platform WECARE is a service that supports direct matching between guardians and caregivers without intermediary consignment or brokerage companies. Guardians enter patient information, caregiving period, and hospital information, while caregivers register identity information and main working areas, enabling both parties to select mutually suitable matches.

This service features the introduction of a fixed caregiving fee system and a significant reduction in the matching commission, which was previously around 30%, establishing a reasonable caregiving cost structure. Guardians pay the agreed fee, and caregivers receive accurate payment settlements. Additionally, credit card payments are supported, reducing the financial burden on guardians who typically had to pay caregiving fees in cash upfront.

Support events for caregivers and guardians will also be expanded. First, caregivers who start their first caregiving job by October will receive a bonus of 60,000 KRW, and those who take on new jobs in November will receive an additional bonus of 70,000 KRW. Furthermore, 30,000 KRW will be paid per friend introduced as a caregiver (up to 5 people).

Along with this, guardians seeking caregivers through WECARE at Seoul Asan Medical Center, Seoul Samsung Medical Center, and Bundang Seoul National University Hospital will be selected 10 per hospital and receive caregiving fee support of up to 150,000 KRW per person.

Hwang Sun-young, CEO of WECARE, stated, "During the beta service period, we plan to enhance service usability so that both caregivers and guardians can easily use caregiving services," adding, "In the future, we will evolve into a comprehensive tech platform that can care for the elderly's well-aging in various ways, not just caregiving."

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