Baek Jong-han, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, Proposes 'Infertility Overcoming Support Ordinance'

The Seo-gu Council of Gwangju Metropolitan City has initiated the development of policies to support couples facing infertility.

According to the council on the 14th, the "Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Infertility Overcoming Support Ordinance," which was proposed by Councilor Baek Jong-han, passed the relevant standing committee review during the 314th extraordinary session.

The ordinance aims to alleviate the economic burden on infertile couples and contribute to overcoming the low birth rate. It also outlines the responsibilities of the district mayor in promoting infertility overcoming projects, including ▲ the promotion of infertility overcoming support projects ▲ and support for infertility treatment expenses.

Councilor Baek stated, "Recently, the number of infertile couples has been increasing due to social and environmental factors. Although support projects for overcoming infertility are being implemented, restrictions based on income, number of treatments, and age mean that support is insufficient," adding, "We have pushed for the enactment of this ordinance to alleviate even a little of the economic and psychological difficulties faced by infertile couples."

Councilor Baek also said, "Infertile couples must bear not only the fear and disappointment of failed pregnancies but also enormous financial expenses. Infertility is not an individual problem but a challenge that the entire nation must solve together," and emphasized, "The government must actively support those willing to have children in order to overcome the serious low birth rate problem currently faced."

Shin Dong-ho, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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