Joo Ki-hwan, Gwangju Mayor Candidate, "Will Create a 'Gwangju Where Women and Youth Live Well'"

Sustainable Policy, Not One-Time: Happiness Fund Provided to Women Aged 55 and Over

Affordable Public Rental Housing... 10,000 Youth Happiness Houses to Be Supplied

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Joo Gi-hwan, the People Power Party candidate for mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City, promised to create a "Gwangju where women and youth can live well."

On the 16th, Joo stated in a press release, "We will support 1 million KRW in happiness funds for women aged 55 with continuous policies, not one-time measures," and "We will also supply 10,000 units of happy housing for youth."

He continued, "We will support 1 million KRW in happiness funds so that 55-year-old women, who have had no opportunity to reflect on themselves due to work, housework, and child-rearing, can enjoy a new life through healing," and emphasized, "Along with this, we will supply 10,000 units of happy housing in the form of affordable public rental housing for young people burdened by housing costs."

In addition, he announced policies for women and youth including ▲ support for childbirth and menopausal depression treatment costs ▲ establishment of a career-interrupted women support center ▲ monthly support of 1 million KRW for infant care and medical expenses ▲ operation of regional childcare centers 24 hours ▲ interest-free loans of 30 million KRW for youth marriage funds ▲ creation of a youth-centered city called ‘Youth City’ ▲ formation and operation of youth councils ▲ support for military service injury insurance benefits.

Candidate Joo explained, "Although women and youth are key pillars supporting our society, they have not received much attention and consideration so far," and added, "To realize a healthy society and a world where everyone is happy, balanced policies that encompass all members must be prepared and implemented."

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