Asan City to Invest 167.5 Billion KRW in Childcare Projects This Year

Expansion of National and Public Daycare Centers and More

On the 6th, Asan City in Chungnam announced that it will invest 167.5 billion KRW in childcare projects this year to address the low birthrate issue and strengthen childcare services.

To enhance public childcare infrastructure, the city plans to newly open three national and public daycare centers (two in Baebang-eup and one in Onyang 3-dong) and sign agreements to establish three additional centers.

In addition, by 2028, four regional Kids & Mom Centers will be built to expand play, cultural, and experiential spaces for infants and toddlers.

Childcare support for dual-income and shift-working families will also be strengthened. Starting next month, the city will open two "Himssen Chungnam x 24-Hour Daycare Centers" in Onyang 3-dong and Baebang-eup, providing year-round, around-the-clock services.

Additionally, a pilot project for customized childcare services at daycare centers specializing in children with disabilities will be launched this year.

A new meal hygiene management support program will be introduced for small-scale daycare centers with fewer than 50 children, allowing them to receive assistance with meal operation costs.

Other initiatives include support for childcare fees for foreign infants and toddlers, improvement of working conditions for childcare teachers, expansion of toy library operations, and support for environmental improvements at private daycare centers.

Kim Minsook, head of the Childcare Division, stated, "Our goal is to establish a sustainable childcare system that goes beyond simply expanding childcare facilities," adding, "We will do our utmost to ensure that all infants and toddlers can enjoy a happy childcare environment."

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