Seodaemun-gu, Multi-Child Families Admission Celebration Gift Certificates (100,000·200,000 KRW) Provided

Providing Seodaemun Love Gift Certificates Worth 100,000 KRW for the Second Child and 200,000 KRW for the Third Child and Beyond

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Seongheon) announced on the 16th that it will expand the distribution of congratulatory gift certificates for families with multiple children starting this year.

Previously, families received book and culture gift certificates worth 100,000 KRW starting from the third child.

However, from this year, the second child will receive Seodaemun Love Gift Certificates worth 100,000 KRW, and the third child and beyond will receive certificates worth 200,000 KRW.

The recipients are children entering elementary school who must be registered residents of Seodaemun-gu as of the enrollment date. However, the 'first child' in a multi-child family is not eligible.

Applications must be submitted within one year from the child's elementary school enrollment date (for children enrolling this year, by February 29, 2024) to receive the gift certificates. The district has designated March as the concentrated application period.

Applications can be made online through 'Bojogeum24' or by visiting the local community service center.

A resident registration certificate is required, and if the multi-child family status cannot be confirmed through the certificate (e.g., if the child does not live at the same address as the first child), a family relationship certificate must be additionally submitted. For online applications, file attachment is required.

The district will verify the multi-child family status and the child's enrollment in elementary school, then issue the Seodaemun Love Gift Certificates via the 'SeoulPay+' app on the guardian's smartphone.

For more details, contact the local community service center or the Family Policy Division of Seodaemun-gu Office.

Lee Seongheon, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, said, "We have expanded the eligibility and amount of the congratulatory gift certificates and changed the type of gift certificates to provide some support to multi-child families and small business owners," adding, "We ask all eligible families to apply without omission."

Special Lecture for Parents of Elementary School Entrants by an Active Teacher

Hosted by Jung-gu, Seoul on the 23rd at 2 PM in the Sindang Nuri Center 5th Floor Auditorium

For prospective elementary school parents, a 17-year veteran active teacher's 'Enrollment Preparation' lecture

Online QR code registration or on-site registration available

Jung-gu, Seoul (Mayor Kim Gilsung) will hold a 'Special Lecture for Parents of Elementary School Entrants.'

The lecture will cover essential information for first graders under the theme 'Good Study, Life, and Speech Habits Before and After Enrollment.' A Q&A session will follow to address parents' questions.

A district official stated that a 17-year veteran active teacher will be invited to provide practical help based on vivid field experience.

The lecture will take place on the 23rd at 2 PM in the Sindang Nuri Center 5th Floor Auditorium. Prospective elementary school parents, grandparents, and interested residents are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is available via the Jung-gu Office website through an online QR code, and on-site registration is also possible on the day.

Kim Gilsung, Mayor of Jung-gu, said, "We prepared this special lecture for parents who may be worried about whether their child will adapt well and what preparations are needed before their child's first school entrance," adding, "The district will support the exciting first step for both children and parents."

Gangnam-gu Hosts ‘Exciting Preview of School Life’

For Prospective Elementary School Parents, Held on the 21st at 10 AM at Daechi Lifelong Learning Center in Cooperation with Gangnam-Seocho Education Support Office

Gangnam-gu (Mayor Jo Seongmyeong) will operate the ‘Exciting Preview of School Life’ program on the 21st at 10 AM at Daechi Lifelong Learning Center for parents of prospective elementary school students in preparation for the new semester.

This program, co-hosted by Gangnam-gu and the Seoul Gangnam-Seocho Education Support Office (Director Ham Hyesung), was designed to provide necessary information about school life and alleviate anxiety for first-time school parents.

The program invites Kim Hanok, a current teacher at Seoul Daegok Elementary School, to inform prospective parents about the elementary school curriculum and after-school elective activities, which may be unfamiliar to them. It also covers the psychological state of children at enrollment and guides educational methods to form good habits through Korean language, math, and reading activities with parents at home. Additionally, it explains common inquiries from Gangnam parents, such as compulsory education deferral or exemption due to overseas study.

The program is limited to 150 participants, who can register on a first-come, first-served basis via the Gangnam-gu Office website. Participation is free of charge.

Jo Seongmyeong, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, said, "We have prepared a program that will serve as a reliable guide for prospective parents facing their child's first school life," adding, "We will continue to operate various customized programs to foster a happy educational culture for parents and children."