Asan City Increases Didim Seed Savings Account Matching Budget by 43.7%

Local Government Provides Up to 100,000 Won Monthly Support
When Children Save a Certain Amount

On June 5, Asan City in South Chungcheong Province announced that it has increased the government matching budget for the 'Didim Seed Savings Account' by 43.7% compared to last year in order to support the self-reliance of children from low-income families.

The Didim Seed Savings Account is a program in which the government (or local government) matches savings made by a child (or their guardian or sponsor) at a 1:2 ratio, up to 100,000 won per month.

This increase was implemented to provide more children with equal opportunities and to strengthen the social safety net. The expected matching amount for this year is estimated at 917.94 million won.

Previously, the city operated the Didim Seed Savings Account for children from protected households and basic livelihood recipient families, but starting this year, the beneficiaries have been expanded to include children from near-poor households and single-parent families.

Kim Minsook, head of the Child Care Division, said, "We hope that the expansion of eligible recipients and the increase in the matching budget will allow more children to prepare for their future in a stable manner."

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