Up to 40 Million Won Difference in Child Support Depending on Just a Day... Fairness Controversy

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A 40 million won gap in child-rearing support.

Systems supporting childbirth and child-rearing are being reorganized.

However, controversy over fairness is arising because the support funds families can receive may differ by nearly 40 million won, depending on whether a child is born just a day apart.

The government plans to introduce a childbirth support fund starting from children born in July of next year, integrating existing benefits such as the First Meeting Voucher and parents' allowances.

Child allowances are also set to be reorganized to expand both the support amounts and the eligible recipients.

The issue is that a significant gap in support funds will occur depending on when the new system is applied based on the birth timing.

According to an analysis by the National Assembly Budget Office, the total support received until age 12 could differ by up to 39.6 million won depending on the birth order, place of residence, and childcare method.

To reduce such gaps, the government is reviewing measures such as retroactively applying the new system to children born from January of next year.
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