Support for Living Expenses of Unmarried Single-Parent Youth Expanded from Age 19 to 22

Support of 500,000 KRW Monthly for 1 Year
for Those at 30% of Median Income

Financial support for living expenses to help youth raising children alone become independent will be expanded.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced on the 4th that the application age for the youth single-parent independence support project, 'Uri Wonder Family,' will be increased from 19 to 22 years old.

This project, which has been conducted since July in collaboration with the Woori Financial Future Foundation and the Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul, provides 500,000 KRW per month for one year to unmarried youth single parents regardless of income.

So far, about 90 youths have received this support fund and used it for education expenses and purchasing baby products.

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By expanding the eligible age, unmarried single parents aged 20 to 22 will also be able to receive living expense support for one year. However, this age group is only eligible if their income is below 30% of the median income.

Applicants wishing to apply can send the application form, family relation certificate, and a copy of their bankbook to the Life Committee of the Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul via email.

Kim Hyun-sook, Minister of Gender Equality and Family, said, "I hope this decision becomes a warm support for more youth single parents," adding, "We will continue to strive to help them prepare for independence in a stable environment."

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