Candidate Lee Hyunjae Pledges Up to 20 Million Won in Childbirth Incentives and Coming-of-Age Grants

Lee Hyun Jae, Hanam Mayoral Candidate
Holds Meeting with Hanam Youth
Promises to Establish "Youth and Adolescents Foundation"
"Youth Challenges Are the Responsibility of Older Generations"

Lee Hyun-jae, candidate for mayor of Hanam City in Gyeonggi Province (People Power Party), held a meeting with about 40 young people on the 14th. In his opening remarks, Lee stated, "The difficulties faced by young people are the responsibility of the older generation, and during my tenure as mayor, I introduced various systems to overcome these challenges." He cited examples such as the establishment of the Youth Jobs Division, the appointment of honorary youth mayors, the operation of the Youth Special Advisory Group, support for employment training expenses, and the launch of a job support website.

Lee Hyun-jae, candidate for mayor of Hanam City, Gyeonggi Province (People Power Party), held a meeting with about 40 young people on the 14th. Photo provided by candidate Lee Hyun-jae

During the meeting, participants made a variety of suggestions, including: relaxing the combined income criteria for marriage congratulatory grants; providing practical gifts for marriage registration; supporting examination fees for natural conception for couples with infertility; regularizing youth sports festivals and the Seollemwon Hanam program; offering Hanam welcome package kits containing local currency, waste disposal bags, and local guides; subsidizing the purchase of food waste disposers; providing a safe housing companion service (where experts accompany young people when viewing houses and assist with contract drafting); and offering youth financial counseling.

In response to these suggestions, Lee provided detailed answers and said, "We will reflect the diverse opinions of young people in our policies." As pledges for youth, he promised: a "coming-of-age congratulatory grant" of 300,000 won in Hanam currency (Hamoney) to young people turning 20 in Hanam; annual youth transportation subsidies of 240,000 won for those aged 19 to 23; educational subsidies of 2 million won for unemployed youth; childbirth incentives ranging from 2 million won for the first and second child up to a maximum of 20 million won; and the establishment of a "Youth Foundation" to address the various challenges faced by teenagers and young adults.

He also said, "To support youth housing stability, I will actively propose to LH (Korea Land and Housing Corporation) the supply of youth housing in the Gyosan District, and will further expand youth monthly rent support and interest loan assistance for newlyweds." He added, "For the development of the city, we need the manpower of Hanam's youth, and I hope young people will propose good policies."

Finally, Lee Hyun-jae emphasized, "Throughout my public service, I have always worked with the attitude that I will take responsibility for what I say, and I will do my utmost to implement the proposals presented by young people."

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