President Yoon Suk Yeol: Government to Proactively Provide Child Benefits

President Yoon Suk Yeol announced on October 3 that the government will shift from a welfare system that requires applications to one that proactively provides support.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), President Yoon stated, "From now on, the government will take the initiative to ensure that benefits are provided without the need for applications." He explained that legal grounds have been established to ensure that those eligible for welfare benefits, such as child allowances and parental benefits, do not miss out due to failure to apply.

He emphasized, "We will lower the barriers to welfare so that citizens do not miss out on necessary support due to lack of knowledge or inability to apply."

Earlier, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that six legislative amendments aimed at improving the application principle for welfare benefits were approved by the National Assembly on October 1.

Previously, individuals had to apply directly to receive welfare benefits, even if they met the eligibility criteria. However, with this legislative change, the government can now utilize its existing information to verify eligibility and provide benefits to eligible individuals proactively.