Sancheong County to Ease Educational Expenses for Grandparent-Grandchild Families

Support for Special Activity Expenses such as Arts, Sports, and Cooking for Grandchildren in Grandparent-Grandchild Families Under 18

Sancheong County in Gyeongnam is launching support measures to reduce the educational expenses burden for grandparent-grandchild families. According to Sancheong County on the 13th, the county will implement the “Special Talent Activity Fee Support Project for Grandchildren of Grandparent-Grandchild Families” targeting grandchildren under the age of 18 living in the region.

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This project was established to alleviate the educational expenses burden of grandparent-grandchild families who face difficulties in caring for and guiding their grandchildren’s learning. In particular, as a pledge project of the 8th popularly elected administration, the county completed consultations with the Ministry of Health and Welfare regarding the establishment of a new social security system in November last year.

Subsequently, on April 24, the “Sancheong County Ordinance on Support for Single-Parent Families, etc.” was enacted to provide the legal basis for the project. Accordingly, starting from July, the project will support up to 100,000 KRW per month for special activity academy fees such as arts, physical education, cooking, and computer classes.

Support is available not only for arts, physical education, and vocational skills academies and private institutes registered with the Office of Education, but also for learning materials and online lecture fees. Those wishing to receive special activity fee support can apply by visiting their local town or township office and submitting an application form and proof of enrollment.

Meanwhile, Sancheong County plans to deposit the special activity fees into the personal bank accounts of selected recipients by the 14th of the month following selection.

County Governor Lee Seunghwa said, “As a pledge project, this initiative is a tailored welfare policy aimed at guaranteeing equal educational opportunities and improving the quality of life for grandparent-grandchild families,” adding, “We will continue to make active efforts to provide welfare that residents can truly feel.”

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