Naju-si Provides 'Childbirth Incentive Payment' to All Families with Newborns

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Naju City, Jeollanam-do, announced that it will provide childbirth incentive payments to all families with newborns in the city regardless of the length of residence.

The city abolished the previous requirement that either the father or mother must have resided in the area for six months and stated on the 3rd that childbirth incentive payments will be given to families with newborns born after November 3rd.

The removal of the residency period requirement is part of the 8th-term administration’s policy to overcome low birth rates, following the abolition of household income criteria for all infertile couples and the planned implementation of prenatal and postnatal home care services next year.

The city revised the “Naju City Childbirth Incentive Support Ordinance” last month after consultations with the Ministry of Health and Welfare to abolish the residency period requirement, and promulgated it on this day.

Previously, there were frequent cases where families who actually lived in the area could not receive the incentive because they did not meet the six-month residency requirement, but now all families can receive the incentive based on the newborn’s birth date, which is expected to greatly contribute to creating a childbirth-friendly environment.

The childbirth incentive payment is 1 million KRW for the first child, 2 million KRW for the second child, and 3 million KRW for the third child or more, paid in installments of 500,000 KRW every six months in cash.

For children from previous marriages, the incentive is paid based on the birth order of the newborn according to the actual number of children being raised.

Applications can be made by visiting the local eup/myeon/dong administrative welfare center within 90 days of the child’s birth registration or birth date, or online via the Government24 website.

In addition to the incentive payment, the city provides a childbirth congratulatory package worth about 100,000 KRW, which includes a thermometer, swaddling cloth, moisturizing lotion, and a congratulatory card.

Moreover, families with newborns receive a First Meeting Voucher worth 2 million KRW, and families with three or more children receive 500,000 KRW to purchase childcare products for large families.

Mayor Yoon Byung-tae said, “Until now, families who decided to conceive and give birth in Naju but did not meet the residency period could not receive childbirth incentives. We will do our best to improve and develop systems so that all pregnant and childbirth families can enjoy equal benefits regardless of household income or residency period, making Naju a great place to have children.”

For inquiries about childbirth incentives and other pregnancy and childbirth support programs, contact the Public Health Center Childbirth Incentive Team.

Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong baekok@asiae.co.kr

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