Anseong City Announces 'Seedling Couple Growth Support Fund' - First in Korea

[Suwon Ilbo=Park Chan-hyuk Reporter] Anseong City announced on the 1st that it will implement a new 'Seedling Couple Growth Support Fund' policy from July onwards, providing local currency support to newlywed couples in the city in phases according to marriage and childbirth.

The 'Seedling Couple Growth Support Fund' is a policy designed to help newlywed couples settle stably in the region and encourage childbirth, with support provided in two phases aligned with the timing of marriage and childbirth.

Phase 1 growth support fund targets newlywed couples who have registered their marriage after July and have resided in Anseong City for at least one year based on the date of marriage registration, with both spouses being 49 years old or younger. Applications are available within six months after marriage registration, and the support is provided as 1 million won in local currency. However, if the spouse's address is different, the application for residence must be completed within 30 days after marriage registration to qualify for support.

Phase 2 growth support fund is provided when the first child born within 10 years after receiving Phase 1 growth support fund reaches one year old from their date of birth. If an application is submitted within six months after the child reaches their first birthday, an additional 1 million won in local currency can be received.

This project is expected to reduce the economic burden in the early stages of marriage and childbirth, attract young generations to settle in the region, respond to population decline, and promote local economic vitalization.

A city official said, "Through this support project, newlywed couples will be able to reduce their economic burden and have a positive impact on the region's economy and population structure. In particular, Anseong City is expected to establish itself as a livable city for newlyweds and provide an environment where they can settle down."

For detailed inquiries regarding applications, please contact the Social Welfare Division of Anseong City Hall (☎031-678-2234).