The Vanishing Sound of Babies' Cries Returns... Jangheung-gun Sees Birth Rate Increase for Second Consecutive Year

Number of Births Up 10% Year-on-Year as of April

Continued Expansion of Childbirth Policies Including Basic Income for Newborns and Postpartum Care Support

While many rural areas continue to experience declining birth rates and population, the number of births in Jangheung County, Jeollanam-do has increased for two consecutive years. The number of births last year surpassed the previous year's figure, and the cumulative number of births through April this year has also exceeded that of the same period last year. Jangheung County is continuing its support policies for childbirth and childrearing, including a basic income for newborns, childbirth incentives, and postpartum care support.

On May 14, Jangheung County announced that as of April this year, the cumulative number of births had reached 55, representing an increase of about 10% compared to the same period last year. In addition, the total number of births last year was 145, which was about 18% higher than in 2024.

Jangheung County operates a variety of support programs to reduce the financial burden on families with newborns and to create a stable environment for childrearing.

Birth statistics graph for Jangheung County, Jeollanam-do. The number of births last year was 145, an increase of about 18% compared to the previous year. The cumulative number of births up to April this year reached 55, about 10% higher than the same period last year. Provided by Jangheung County.

Major initiatives include a basic income for newborns born on or after January 1, 2024, providing a monthly payment of 200,000 won from age one through eighteen. In addition, childbirth incentives ranging from 3 million to 12 million won are provided in installments based on birth order.

Furthermore, the county provides up to 1 million won for public, private, and home postpartum care costs, and fully covers the copayment for maternal and newborn health management services.

An official from Jangheung County stated, "We are prioritizing the creation of a healthy environment for pregnancy and childbirth," adding, "We will continue to implement systematic support policies, from the preparation stage of pregnancy to maternal and infant health management after childbirth."

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