Gokseong County Sees Increase in Number of Births Last Year

by Heo Seonsik

Published 08 Jan.2025 15:43(KST)

Updated 28 Jul.2025 08:45(KST)

Effectiveness of Childbirth Promotion Policies Such as Child Support

The number of newborns in Gokseong-gun, Jeonnam (Governor Jo Sangrae) was recorded at 87 as of the end of December 2024, an increase of 15 compared to 62 in the previous year.

This result demonstrates the effectiveness of Gokseong-gun's proactive childbirth support policies.

Gokseong County Office building exterior.

Gokseong-gun has implemented various support programs to encourage childbirth and create a child-friendly environment.

Since 2023, the county has carried out a range of initiatives, including infant and toddler health insurance support, covering 90% of the cost for postpartum helpers, and providing health management items such as maternity seat belts for up to seven months. The county also expanded rural newborn childcare subsidies.

From 2024, efforts have been made to reduce parents' financial burden through a postpartum care cost support program for mothers.

A county official stated, "It appears that our various childbirth support policies have actually contributed to the increase in the number of newborns," and added, "We will continue to expand our childbirth encouragement projects to create a child-friendly environment and make Gokseong-gun a place where people want to have children."

Gokseong-gun plans to address the issue of population decline and revitalize the local community through a variety of childbirth support policies. The county will also make multifaceted efforts to create an environment where more parents can raise their children with peace of mind.