Republic of Korea(South Korea)
By. Jeoung Yun KimIB1
• Total Population:
48,508,972 (July 2009 est.)48,508,972 (July 2009 est.)
• Population growth rate:
0.266% (2009 est.)0.266% (2009 est.)
• Total Fertility Rate
1.21 children born/woman (2009 1.21 children born/woman (2009 est.)est.)
Pro-NatalistIncentives For Babies
• From 50 million won to 500 million won are given by the government per child (about 2500 kroner to 25000 kroner).
• Basic baby health check up for free
• Up to 1000 million won(about 5000 kroner) given to babies born with disabilities.
Incentives for mom• For sterile couple, government
support 50% of the cost for test tube babies.
• 20 million won(1000 kroner) is given to pregnant woman.
• Iron pills are free in public health service center.
• 90 days of paid maternity leave• 1 year of caring leave ,50 million won
paid by the government
• Flexi-time and shorter hours introduced for working mums.
• Three days of paid paternity leave, a first for South Korea.
• Advantages in promotions in state-owned companies
• Maternity leave events • Maternity lounges• Birth bonuses
For families with many children(From 3 children)
• 50% Reduction in car acquisition and registration tax.
• Advantages in getting house• Reduction on electric bills• Credits in national annuity• Higher Tax revenue per child.
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