More regions pay grandparents for child care

Jeju will begin offering stipends to grandparents caring for their grandchildren starting in March, following strong public approval of a similar program in Seoul. A survey conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in February found that 99.2 percent of guardians were satisfied with the program, while 99.5 percent said they would recommend it to other caregivers. “I want to give my parents money for taking care of my children, but I’m glad the city is supporting them on my behalf,” said a p

By The Korea Herald