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Gyeonggi Cuts Postpartum Aid and Local Funding | South Korea News
Gyeonggi Province is slashing its popular postpartum care subsidy, leaving babies born after September 30th out of the 500,000 won benefit — a move sparking outrage among expectant parents and triggering a petition with over 13,000 signatures. Facing a severe budget crunch, the governor defends the cut, citing limited funding for just nine months and prioritizing essentials like school meals and disability support. While pointing to national alternatives, the province also capped local financial support at 30%, forcing cities and counties to absorb more costs — threatening youth programs…
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