Yoon Seok-yeol "Support for Postpartum Depression Treatment and Income Deduction for School Commute Helpers"

Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, is announcing a policy pledge for safe investment for individual investors in virtual assets at the party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 19th. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] On the 19th, Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, announced plans to expand support for postpartum depression treatment and to apply income tax deductions for the costs of school commuting helpers.

Candidate Yoon unveiled these details as part of his 11th and 12th '59-second Shorts Pledges.'

The 11th shorts pledge involves expanding postpartum depression treatment services. Pregnant women will be encouraged to undergo mental health screening alongside obstetric prenatal examinations, and will be provided with a 'Mind Care Voucher' worth approximately 600,000 KRW per pregnancy. For high-risk groups of postpartum depression or low-income families, the out-of-pocket rate for psychiatric treatment will be reduced to 10% for several years after childbirth, and copayments for children's mental development assessments will also be waived.

The 12th pledge concerns applying income tax deductions for school commuting helpers as part of childcare services. Income tax deductions for school commuting helper expenses will offer benefits up to 450,000 KRW annually (300,000 KRW x 15%). In addition to the currently ongoing 'Childcare Service,' income tax deductions will also apply to private services.

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