Governor Kim Jin-tae: "100 Million Won Support Until Age 8"... Safe Childbirth Infrastructure Drives Gangwon to 4th in National Fertility Rate

Gangwon Province Holds 10th Anniversary Ceremony for Safe Childbirth Infrastructure Project Group
Contributing to a Safe Childbirth Environment for Pregnant Women in the Province
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Expansion of "Puman-Ae" Safe Stay Facility to Support Safe Childbirth

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Kim Jin-tae) announced on October 22 that it held a commemorative event marking the 10th anniversary of the Safe Childbirth Infrastructure Construction Project Group at Chuncheon Sky Convention, under the theme "10 Years of Journey with Pregnant Women in Gangwon."

Jin-Tae Kim, Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, is holding the 10th anniversary event of the Safe Childbirth Infrastructure Establishment Project Team under the theme "10 Years of Journey with Pregnant Women in Gangwon" at Chuncheon Sky Convention on the 22nd. Provided by Gangwon Province

The event was organized to reflect on the achievements of Gangwon Province in expanding childbirth infrastructure and improving maternal and child health over the past 10 years, as well as to discuss future directions for development. More than 250 people attended, including Governor Kim Jin-tae, provincial officials, staff from public health centers and medical institutions, pregnant women, and their families.

In particular, an awards ceremony for a photo and letter contest capturing moments of pregnancy and childbirth was held, introducing touching stories from pregnant women and their families and moving the audience. In addition, commendations were presented to individuals who contributed to the improvement of maternal and child health.

Since 2014, Gangwon Province has been the first in the country to implement the Safe Childbirth Infrastructure Construction Project, introducing various policies such as improving medical accessibility in regions vulnerable to childbirth, establishing an emergency maternal transport system, providing information on pregnancy and childbirth, and operating psychological support programs.

Notably, "Puman-Ae," the nation's first emergency maternal safe stay facility, was established for pregnant women in regions vulnerable to childbirth. It provides a safe space where expectant mothers can stay from six weeks before delivery until three days after childbirth. In 2022, the facility expanded from accommodating one household to six households. To date, 111 pregnant women have used "Puman-Ae" to experience safe childbirth.

Jin-Tae Kim, Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, is holding the 10th anniversary event of the Safe Childbirth Infrastructure Construction Project Group under the theme "10 Years of Journey with Pregnant Women in Gangwon" on the 22nd at Chuncheon Sky Convention. Provided by Gangwon Province

Kim Jin-tae, Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, stated, "Thanks to our efforts to expand childbirth infrastructure, Gangwon Province's total fertility rate is 0.89, ranking fourth nationwide and higher than the national average of 0.75."

He added, "In addition, the total amount of financial support provided by the province for children from birth to age eight, including the Gangwon Province Basic Childcare Allowance, exceeds 100 million won. Going forward, we will strive to make Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province a place full of opportunities so that children will not have to move to Seoul to find jobs after they grow up."

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