Recruitment of Affiliate Stores for 'Dajanyeo Happiness Card' in Seo-gu, Gwangju

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Yi-gang) is recruiting participating merchants for the ‘Multi-Child Happiness Card,’ introduced to reduce the burden of child-rearing, encourage childbirth, and revitalize the local economy.

According to Seo-gu on the 26th, the ‘Multi-Child Happiness Card’ is a project operated through an agreement between Gwangju Metropolitan City and Gwangju Bank to provide economic benefits to families with two or more children, reduce child-rearing costs, and create a childbirth-friendly atmosphere.

The card issuance criteria apply to households residing in Gwangju Metropolitan City that have given birth to or adopted two or more children and are raising them; however, at least one child must be under 19 years old.

Participating merchants include all manufacturing and service industries such as academies, daycare centers, hospitals, food service, beauty salons, childcare product businesses, and distribution industries, and recruitment is ongoing throughout the year.

Participating merchants can receive benefits such as posting their business status on the Gwangju Metropolitan City website and attaching certification stickers.

A Seo-gu official said, “We hope that the Gwangju Multi-Child Happiness Card will provide practical benefits to multi-child families along with revitalizing the local economy,” and added, “We hope many store owners will participate as merchants and contribute to creating a childbirth-friendly atmosphere.”

For more details, please check the Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall website or contact the Gender Equality and Population & Birth Policy Team at Seo-gu Office.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho baekok@asiae.co.kr

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