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Kwon yong hyun
  • Daegu’s Nam District Expands Housing Aid for Newlyweds, Adds Jeonse Support
    Daegu’s Nam District Expands Housing Aid for Newlyweds, Adds Jeonse Support Daegu’s Nam District said it will significantly expand its loan-interest support program for newlyweds buying homes by adding support for jeonse (lump-sum deposit leases) and easing eligibility rules. The district said it will increase the number of beneficiary households from 1,000 to 1,500 by adding 500 jeonse households. Nam District said it completed consultations with the Ministry of Health and Welfare on changes to the social security system, allowing the program—described by the district as the first of its kind in Daegu—to extend beyond home purchases to reflect newlyweds’ housing needs. The district said it will abolish the age limit, expand the definition of newlyweds to couples within 10 years of marriage from the current seven, and raise income and housing-price thresholds. For home purchases, the combined annual income cap will rise to 130 million won from 100 million won, and the home price limit will increase to 650 million won from 600 million won. Under the new jeonse category, eligible applicants are households living in homes with deposits of 300 million won or less and exclusive floor area of 85 square meters or less, with combined annual income of 75 million won or less. Applications will be accepted online through Daegu’s civil service and public contest home service from June, between the first and 15th of each month, excluding May and November. Selected households can claim interest support twice a year, receiving up to 250,000 won a month, or 3 million won a year, for up to three years, for a maximum of 9 million won. Nam District Mayor Cho Jae-gu said the expansion to jeonse and the eased standards reflect newlyweds’ varied housing situations. He said the district will continue refining the policy so that meaningful relief in housing costs can help attract residents and improve settlement conditions.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 12:42:18
  • Cheongdo County Expands Child Allowance to Under Age 9, Up to 120,000 Won a Month
    Cheongdo County Expands Child Allowance to Under Age 9, Up to 120,000 Won a Month Cheongdo County said it will expand eligibility for child allowance payments under the revised Child Allowance Act, aiming to ease families’ financial burden and strengthen a child-friendly environment. The county said the eligible age will rise to under 9 from under 8. It will also apply a special provision for depopulation areas, adding 20,000 won a month per eligible child. With the national benefit of 100,000 won, children in Cheongdo will receive up to 120,000 won per month. For 139 children born from January 2017 to March 2018 who have previously received the benefit, the county said the process will be handled through an ex officio application, with no separate request required. The expanded allowance is set to be paid for the first time on April 24 to 833 children. Payments will be deposited monthly on the 25th into an account in the guardian’s name, or the prior day if the 25th falls on a holiday. Under the government plan, the eligible age will increase by one year each year, expanding to under 13 by 2030. Acting Cheongdo County Mayor Kim Dong-gi said the move goes beyond simple cash support and is meant to be a policy families can feel, adding that the county will continue to strengthen child welfare policies to make Cheongdo a place where both children and parents can be happy.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 12:37:11
  • Gunwi youth volunteers launch Food Run to deliver homemade side dishes to at-risk teens
    Gunwi youth volunteers launch Food Run to deliver homemade side dishes to at-risk teens Gunwi County’s 1388 Youth Support Volunteers, part of the Gunwi County Youth Counseling and Welfare Center, have begun the 2026 Food Run program to promote healthy eating and help stabilize daily life for local youth. Eight volunteers attended the first meeting on April 20 and pledged private-sector cooperation to protect at-risk teens. Food Run is a regular volunteer effort that will run through November, selecting 10 households with at-risk youth. Once a month, volunteers will cook side dishes and deliver them to each home while checking on the youths’ health and living conditions. The 1388 Youth Support Volunteers serve as a key private network in the youth safety net, helping identify and protect young people showing signs of crisis. Last year, the group carried out a range of activities, including school violence prevention campaigns, meal deliveries, promotion of the 1388 youth hotline and mentoring for vulnerable groups. Lee Kyung-sook, head of the Gunwi County Youth Counseling and Welfare Center and director of the county’s Resident Welfare Office, said, “I am grateful for the hard work of the volunteers who dedicate themselves to young people.” She added, “We will build a tighter, more practical support system so that youth can grow up healthy with the community’s 관심 and love.”* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 12:33:17
  • Gyeongsan Family Center Launches Soccer Program to Encourage Fathers’ Child Care
    Gyeongsan Family Center Launches Soccer Program to Encourage Fathers’ Child Care GYEONGSAN, South Korea — The Gyeongsan Family Center in North Gyeongsang Province is running its 2026 neighborhood fathers class, “Goal-Kicking Kids and Dads,” to encourage fathers to take a more active role in child care and strengthen bonds with their children. The program targets fathers and their children ages 7 to 9. It began in April and will run through October for a total of 23 sessions. Along with play, it includes instruction to help fathers better understand child-rearing based on developmental stages. Soccer activities range from basic drills to mini-games, designed to help fathers and children cooperate and communicate through physical activity. The center said it expects the program to promote more active involvement by male caregivers at home and deepen emotional connections with children. Shin Yong-ik, head of the Gyeongsan Family Center, said the hands-on program will expand opportunities for family communication and help build a healthy family culture. The center said it plans to continue offering additional education programs for fathers.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-04-21 12:27:15