Childbirth support will increase from 2 million won to 3 million won for second child born next year = South Korea

In South Korea, starting with the second child, the ``First Meeting Voucher'' for childbirth support will increase from 2 million won (approximately 220,452 yen) to 3 million won (approximately 330,678 yen).
The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on the 8th that 20 bills under its jurisdiction were passed by the National Assembly plenary session, including a bill to revise the Basic Act on Declining Birthrate and Aging Society, which incorporates such content.
With the passing of the amendment bill to the Declining Birthrate and Aging Society Basic Act, the amount of support for the right to meet someone for the first time can be paid upwards for second or more children born on or after January 1, 2024.
A basis has been established. Up until now, the first-time encounter vouchers were provided at 2 million won per child, regardless of birth order or multiple births, but from the second child born next year, 3 million won will be paid.
will be able to receive. The bill to amend the Maternal and Child Health Act, which was also passed that day, will also strengthen emotional support for pregnant women related to prenatal and postnatal depression, miscarriages, and stillbirths. Previous 'infertility/
The name of the ``Depression Consultation Center'' was changed to ``Infertility/Pregnant Women Psychological Consultation Center'' and its functions were expanded to provide psychological support for pregnant women.
In addition, with the revision of the National Health Insurance Act, the requirements for foreign dependents to enroll in health insurance have been changed to ``after entering Japan''.
It has been strengthened after staying for 6 months, and it is now possible to prevent foreigners from using free health insurance. Until now, relatives of foreigners had to list their names as dependents, enter the country only when necessary, and receive medical treatment and surgery.
It was pointed out that the company would depart after receiving the approval. A legal basis has also been prepared for the National Health Insurance Corporation and the Health Insurance Review and Evaluation Board to support on-site inspections of medical institutions such as hospitals and pharmacies.
In addition, the Elderly Long-Term Care Insurance Act, the Infant Child Care Act, the Elderly Welfare Act, the Cancer Control Act amendment bill, etc. were passed, and the expansion of support services for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and the evaluation of nursery schools, etc.
The foundations were laid, including the abolishment of the grade system and the enhancement of the pediatric and adolescent cancer treatment system. The bills passed that day are scheduled to be implemented individually after being approved by the State Council.