Sim Sang-jung "Child Allowance Expanded from Under 7 to Under 12 Years Old"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] On the 19th, Sim Sang-jung, the Justice Party presidential candidate, announced, "We will expand the eligibility for child allowance from under 7 years old to under 11 years old."

On this day, marking the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse, Candidate Sim said, "Recently, the United Nations (UN) recommended that the Korean government enact anti-discrimination laws and increase the budget related to children. I will definitely increase the child budget," emphasizing this commitment.

Candidate Sim stated, "I could not help but feel devastated seeing the recent consecutive cases of child abuse and child murder," and stressed, "Children must be recognized as subjects of rights and their rights as child citizens must be protected." He proposed that "the state must become the main agent of care," suggesting measures not only for childbirth but also for child suicide issues.

First, Candidate Sim promised to expand the child allowance and implement a 'Visiting Health Service for Pregnant Women and Infants' for all families before and after childbirth. Additionally, he said, "Public child psychologists should be assigned by city, county, and district, and dedicated officials for child abuse must be appointed," adding, "Community protection infrastructure such as shelters for abused children and foster care support must also be expanded."

He pointed out, "Nowadays, 'No Kids Zones' are gradually expanding," and questioned, "Is it really just a business issue to prohibit children outright, ignoring their rights?" Candidate Sim said, "I believe social consensus is needed precisely in these areas," and emphasized, "I, Sim Sang-jung, will definitely make the Republic of Korea a 'warm advanced care nation' and a country where children's rights are respected."

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