Jeonju Mayor Candidate Jo Ji-hoon: "I Will Support 500,000 Won for Postpartum Care Expenses"

Promise to Overcome Low Birthrate and Strengthen Social Responsibility for Childbirth and Parenting

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Jo Ji-hoon, a preliminary candidate for mayor of Jeonju, promised on the 1st to support postpartum care expenses of 500,000 won for mothers to reduce the burden of childbirth costs.

Candidate Jo Ji-hoon announced policies to strengthen social responsibility for childbirth and childcare with the determination to overcome the declining birth rate every year and to move toward a city favorable for raising children.

First, he emphasized that postpartum care expenses of 500,000 won will be supported for mothers who have lived in the Jeonju area for more than three years.

Through this, he aims to raise the total fertility rate of Jeonju, which is the lowest among the 14 cities and counties in the province.

According to candidate Jo, as of 2020, Jeonju's total fertility rate was 0.883, and the number of births (3,207) decreased by 295 compared to the previous year, showing a downward trend over the past five years.

In addition, as postpartum depression has become a social issue, he added that counseling for the psychological stability of mothers, newborn care, postpartum care-related education will be conducted, and care services for pregnant women will also be implemented.

Furthermore, candidate Jo pledged to strengthen health management support for single mothers and single-parent families, a system to share concerns about childcare, and support for supplies.

Jeonju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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