"Ex-Spouse Flaunts New Family at Fancy Restaurants, Pays Zero Child Support"

#. A, a multicultural single parent in their 30s who immigrated to Korea, has not received child support for eight years since divorcing. The ex-spouse only deposited small amounts whenever a court detention hearing was held, pretending to be willing to comply in order to evade legal sanctions.

A tearful A pleaded, "My ex-spouse is posting photos on social media with their new family at expensive restaurants."

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The Child Support Enforcement Agency, under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, held an "on-site user meeting" on the 23rd for multicultural single-parent families raising minor children.

At the event, discussions were held on ways for multicultural single-parent families to secure child support stably, as well as on tailored support measures.

B, another multicultural single parent, appealed, "I urge the government to take an active role so that children’s growth is not interrupted, through swift legal actions and effective sanctions against those who fail to pay child support."

In response, the agency decided to apply strong pressure on debtors by simultaneously supporting sanctions during detention hearings.

The Child Support Enforcement Agency held a user meeting for multicultural single-parent families on the 23rd. Provided by the Child Support Enforcement Agency

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For C, a multicultural single parent in their 30s who expressed difficulties due to language and information barriers, the agency sought support through partner organizations. Regarding C’s two children, information was provided on the advance payment system so that 400,000 won per month (200,000 won per child) could be received in child support.

Jeon Ji-hyun, head of the Child Support Enforcement Agency, said, "Through the various cases we heard today, I once again realized the need for detailed support and institutional improvements to prevent any inconvenience."

She added, "We will mobilize all available means, such as prompt legal support and sanctions against malicious child support evaders, and do our utmost through the advance payment system to ensure that children’s growth does not come to a halt."

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