Gochang-gun Supports 'School Bag Purchase Expenses' for Elementary School Entrants

[Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk announced on the 23rd that it will support the purchase cost of school bags for elementary school entrants this year to alleviate the economic burden on parents in the new semester.

This year, there are 225 eligible students, and the county will provide a total of 22.5 million KRW, 100,000 KRW per person.

Gochang-gun Office Building Exterior [Photo by Gochang-gun]

In particular, starting this year, the school bag purchase support fund will be paid with Gochang Love Gift Certificates.

This is expected to help revitalize the local economy while reducing the economic burden on parents.

For those who are eligible but have not yet applied, support will be provided through occasional application submissions.

County Governor Shim Deokseop said, “I hope that children entering elementary school will fill their school bags with dreams and hopes and enjoy a lively school life with a joyful heart,” adding, “We will continue to actively strive to provide various educational support and welfare services.”

Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil baekok@asiae.co.kr

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.