Choo Kyung-ho: "We Will Strive to Support Additional Costs for Zero-Year Classes in Next Year's Budget Formation"

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho Holds Meeting with Korea Childcare Association on the 29th

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho stated on the 20th, "When preparing next year's budget, we will strive to provide additional financial support for the zero-year-old class, gradually increase childcare fees, and improve the childcare environment for children with disabilities."

On the 20th, Deputy Prime Minister Choo emphasized the need for active financial investment in childcare to address the low birthrate during a meeting with the Korea Childcare Association at 2:30 p.m. in Seoul. This meeting was held to listen to the voices of actual policy users during the budget preparation process for next year and to reflect the support needed on the ground in the budget.

The attendees reported that despite efforts to reorganize the childcare support system and expand related budgets, difficulties in the childcare field remain significant due to the decline in the number of infants and young children. They proposed measures such as "support for childcare centers with under-enrollment, expansion of substitute teachers, and strengthening support for childcare for children with disabilities."

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