○ Gyeonggi Province raises monthly childcare support from KRW 100,000 to 150,000 to ease the childcare burden on foreign resident families
Starting in October, the Gyeonggi Provincial Office will increase monthly childcare support for foreign children from KRW 100,000 to 150,000.

Since 2023, foreign children aged 0 to 5 attending daycare centers in the province have been provided with support of KRW 100,000 per month, ensuring that all children can grow in a stable and inclusive childcare environment.

Considering rising prices and childcare costs, the province decided to raise the monthly support amount by KRW 50,000 to ease the financial burden on foreign families.

Eligibility requirements remain unchanged. The support applies to registered foreign infants and toddlers aged 0 to 5 who attend daycare centers in the province and have resided in the province with their guardians for at least 90 days.

Guardians must submit a childcare support application and a certificate of alien registration to the daycare center, then make payments using the National Happiness Card to receive childcare assistance.

Gyeonggi Province Childcare Policy Director Ko Hyun-sook stated, “By expanding childcare support, we aim to reduce the burden on foreign parents and provide equal childcare opportunities so that every child can grow up healthy. We will continue working to close childcare gaps and ensure no child is left behind.”