Gwangju City to Recruit 10 Migrant Women as Postpartum Care Assistants for Multicultural Families

Recruitment of Marriage Migrant and Koryoin Women Residing in Korea for Over 3 Years
Applications Accepted from June 16 to 20... Services Include Newborn Bathing and More

Poster for Recruiting Postpartum Care Assistants. Provided by Gwangju City

On June 9, Gwangju City announced that it will be recruiting "2025 Postpartum Care Assistants for Multicultural Families" to provide childcare and support for mothers and newborns from multicultural backgrounds.

The recruitment targets are 10 marriage migrant women and Koryoin women who meet the following criteria: have resided in Korea for at least three years, have given birth to a child at least one year ago, and possess Korean language proficiency at TOPIK level 3 or higher, or an equivalent level of communication skills.

For marriage migrant mothers, postpartum care assistants with the same cultural background will provide essential information and care services needed for postpartum recovery. At the same time, this program offers stable employment opportunities for marriage migrant women and Koryoin women, serving a dual purpose.

Applications will be accepted from June 16 to 20. Applicants can download the application form from the Gwangju Buk-gu Family Center website, fill it out, and submit it along with the required documents by email or fax. For more details, please contact the Gwangju Buk-gu Family Center.

Selected candidates will participate in training from July 8 to 16 before beginning their activities. Working hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, with each assistant providing 70 hours of service per household. The hourly wage is 13,000 won (including meal expenses), and transportation expenses are also provided.

Postpartum care assistants will provide a wide range of services to support the health and recovery of mothers and newborns, including newborn bathing, maternal nutrition management, postpartum exercises, laundry and cleanliness management, and guidance on vaccinations. They will also offer emotional support and help ensure mental stability for mothers. Currently, 26 postpartum care assistants from six countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines, are active in Gwangju.

Joo Sanghyeon, head of the Division of Foreign Residents, stated, "Having a care assistant who shares the same cultural background as the mother can provide both psychological stability and practical assistance. We hope for active interest and participation in the postpartum care assistant support program for multicultural families."

Meanwhile, marriage migrant mothers and Koryoin mothers from multicultural families who wish to use the postpartum care assistant service can apply for the "Recruitment of Multicultural Family Postpartum Care Service Users." Application forms and related documents can be downloaded from the Gwangju Buk-gu Family Center website and submitted in person at the center. Applications are accepted year-round, and the service is free of charge. For more information, please contact the Gwangju Buk-gu Family Center.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.