Jung-gu eases childbirth burden, from housework to childcare

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1. Jung-gu in Seoul said it will roll out tailored support policies spanning from pregnancy to postnatal care.
2. Childbirth and child-rearing support grants will be paid on a sliding scale, from 1 million won for the first child to 10 million won for the fifth or subsequent child, and 569 households received them last year.
3. Pregnant women who have lived in Jung-gu for at least six months can use free home help services regardless of income, for up to four hours per session and up to five sessions.

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