Dongdaemun-gu, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Re-certified as a 'Family-Friendly Institution'

Maintained Since First Acquisition in 2013... Valid Until November 2027
Positive Evaluation for Free Use of Childbirth and Parenting Systems, Establishment of Special Birthday Leave

Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul (Mayor Ilpyeong Lee) was re-certified as a 'Family-Friendly Institution' by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family on December 1. Dongdaemun-gu, first certified as a family-friendly institution in 2013, will maintain this honor until November 30, 2027, with this latest certification.

The 'Family-Friendly Certification' is a system where the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family evaluates and certifies companies and public institutions that exemplary operate family-friendly policies such as ▲flexible working hours and ▲support for childbirth and child-rearing.

Dongdaemun-gu received high marks for contributing to the improvement of workers' quality of life through ▲expanded support for accommodation fees at summer resorts and ▲implementation of special birthday leave, as well as for employees freely using childbirth and child-rearing systems such as parental leave and maternity leave.

Ilpyeong Lee, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, said, "I feel great pride that Dongdaemun-gu has been recognized as a 'Family-Friendly Institution' since 2013," and added, "We will continue to strive to create a family-friendly and healthy workplace culture."

The district operates 'Childcare Day' every Friday, encouraging male and female workers raising children aged 0 to 7 to use childcare time.

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