Starting from July 1st, the restricted no-parking zones will be expanded, and vehicles illegally parked on sidewalks for more than 10 minutes will be subject to fines. The restricted no-parking zones include pedestrian crossings, within 10 meters of bus stops, within 5 meters of fire hydrants, within 5 meters of corners at intersections, and in front of elementary school entrances. Additionally, sidewalks and child protection zones will be added to these areas. Of a vehicle is parked in these zones, fines can be imposed without enforcement officers being on the scene through a resident reporti
Starting from June 28th, South Korea will unify the social and legal age calculation method to "International age" (known as "man nai" in Korean). The existing age calculations used in South Korea include three different methods: "Korean age," "International age," and "Year age." The age commonly used in social contexts refers to the "Korean age" that counts from the day of birth, starting from 1 year old. From then on, on January 1st of each new year, an additional year is added. However, this process resulted in cases where individuals born on December 31st would immediately turn 1 year old
If you are using a mobile phone, check if you qualify for a 25% discount on telecommunication fees and take advantage of the benefits. Even multicultural and foreign families can receive these benefits if they meet the criteria. The 25% discount on telecommunication fees was introduced in October 2014 under the Mobile Communications Terminal Distribution Structure Improvement Act, aiming to reduce the burden of communication fees. It is a system that provides a similar fee discount to device subsidies. The initial discount rate was 20%, but it was increased to 25% from September 2017. The 25%
The childcare support payment program provides support for families raising infants and toddlers, specifically targeting those who hold Korean nationality and resident registration numbers. The childcare support payment system supports infants and toddlers attending childcare centers from the age of 0 to 5 and applies to individuals who have applied for childcare support payments from local government authorities. When converting from home care allowance to childcare support payment, if the application is made before the 15th day, the payment will be provided from the application date for that
Gyeonggi-do is recruiting participants for the Gyeonggi-do Youth Worker Account, which supports the economic self-reliance of diligent young workers in Gyeonggi-do. The Gyeonggi-do Youth Worker Account is a program where young residents of Gyeonggi-do maintain employment for 2 years and save 100,000 KRW per month. In addition to the monthly savings, Gyeonggi Province provides an additional 142,000 KRW per month as a support fund. After 2 years, participants will receive a total of 5.8 million KRW, including 1 million KRW in local currency. The program is open to young workers aged 18 to 34 res
The National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage (NRIMCH; Director: Kim Seong-bae), an affiliate of the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea, will host the special exhibition A Museum Splashed with Color and Shining Maritime Cultural Heritage presenting 108 selected works from the second Children’s Maritime Cultural Heritage Art Contest. The exhibition will be held in the Special Exhibition Gallery at the Mokpo Maritime Museum from May 5 (Fri.) through June 6 (Tue.). The NRIMCH began hosting its Children’s Maritime Cultural Heritage Art Contest last year. This year, the conte
Sweet and delicious fruits are great for providing the body with essential nutrients, but they can also lead to weight gain due to their high sugar content. Some fruits that can cause weight gain include mangoes, melons, bananas, and watermelons. Mangoes are rich in vitamin C, but they are also high in calories and sugar, which is why they are often avoided by people on a diet. Melons are fruits that are high in calories, with about 38kcal per 100g, and they have a cooling effect on the body, which can slow down metabolism and lead to weight gain. They contain a lot of sugar in their sweet jui
General income tax is a tax on income such as earnings, interest, dividends, and pensions received over the past year. The May general income tax is also called year-end settlement without the four major insurances, and let's look at the tips for reducing general income tax. Many people wonder about the difference between general income tax and year-end settlement. General income tax refers to individuals who create sales and expenses individually, such as self-employed individuals, or freelancers who withhold 3.3% of their income and expenses and file a report. In contrast, year-end settlemen
Korea National University of Cultural Heritage (President Kang Kyung-hwan) and the Royal University of Fine Arts in Cambodia (President Heng Sophany) will sign a memorandum of understanding on April 5 at 9 a.m. (local time in Cambodia) for enhancing professional students and promoting cultural exchange in the field of cultural heritage. The Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts proposed two universities that the agreement for capacity building and educational training in the field of cultural heritage and for promoting academic and research exchanges during an online meeting on March 30,
On March 30, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the National Palace Museum of Korea (located in Jongno-gu, Seoul), the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA; Administrator: Choi Eung-chon) will introduce Daedongyeojido (Territorial Map of the Great East) to the press. It has recently been returned from Japan through the efforts of the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation (OKCHF; Chair: Kim Jung-hee). The existence of this map was made known when the previous owner expressed his intention to sell it. Upon obtaining the information, the OKCHF, with active administrative support from the CHA, carried
고성군가족센터가 다문화가족 자녀의 학습 격차 해소와 성장을 위한 교육활동비 지원에 나선다.군가족센터는 오는 31일까지 지역 내 다문화 가족 자녀 대상 교육활동비 지급에 대한 접수를 진행한다. 이번 교육활동비는 교육 급여를 받지 않는 기준 중위소득 100% 이하의 7~18세 한국 국적 자녀가 받을 수 있다. 초등(7~12세) 40만원, 중등(13~15세) 50만원, 고등(16~18세) 60만원 규모의 지원금을 연 1회 카드 포인트로 지급받을 수 있으며 교재 구입과 학원비 등 교육적 목적으로만 사용이 가능하고 오는 11월 말까지 전액 소진해야 한다. 신청을 희망할 경우에는 고성군가족센터에 방문 접수하면 된다. 더 자세한 사항은 담당자(070-4107-3381)에 문의하면 알 수 있다.
화성시가족센터(센터장 박미경)는 5월 28일부터 7월 2일까지 매주 수요일마다 노년 1인가구 24명을 대상으로 집단상담 ‘신나게 움직이며 나누는 인생 이야기’를 진행했다고 전했다. 집단상담에서는 ▲일상 공유를 통한 마음 나누기 ▲신체활동을 통한 마음 환기(뇌활성화 운동, 플로어컬링 등)이 이루어졌다. 회기가 진행될 수록 강사와 참여자 간 라포가 형성 되었고 그 결과 높은 참여도와 결속력이 나타났다. 노년 집단상담 참여자는 “일주일 동안 이 시간만을 기다릴 만큼 집단 상담이 삶에 큰 활력이 되었다. 서로 위하며 일상을 나누고 시간을 보내니 너무 행복해졌다”고 소감을 밝혔다. 화성시가족센터 박미경 센터장은 “어르신들이 프로그램을 하며 더 젊고 건강해지신 것 같고, 프로그램 내내 웃으며 행복해하시는 모습을 보니 저도 덩달아 웃음이 나온다. 노년 1인가구의 삶에 기쁨을 주는 센터가 되도록 계속 노력하겠다”고 말했다. 화성시가족센터는 8월 13일부터 9월 17일까지 청년 1인가구를 대상으로 미술치료 집단상담 ‘나를 알아 가는 여행’을 진행할 예정이며, 이를 통해 심리적, 정서적, 환경적 어려움을 해결하고 자아존중감을 향상 시키는데 중점을 두고 운영할 계획이다. 관련
화성시가족센터 긴급위기지원은 단순한 일시적 돌봄에 그치지 않고, 위기가정을 위한 통합적 서비스로 구성되어 있다. 가족 내 보호자 공백이나 단기적인 간병이 필요한 경우에는 보듬매니저가 가정을 직접 방문해 생활돌봄 서비스를 제공하며, 위기상황으로 심리적 불안을 겪는 부모와 자녀에게는 주 1회 심리상담이 지원이 가능하다. 더 나아가 위기가정의 정서적 회복과 생계 안정뿐 아니라, 위기 종료 후에도 교육·문화 프로그램 및 자조모임 등으로 연계하여 지속적인 회복을 돕고 있다. 지원 대상은 최근 1년 이내 위기 사건을 겪었거나, 위기상황이 진행 중인 사례관리 가정, 또는 가족의 생계를 책임지고 있는 청소년 가장, 단독가구 등이다. 센터 관계자는 “위기 상황에 놓인 가족이 적절한 시점에 도움을 받을 수 있도록 적극적인 발굴과 지원을 이어갈 것”이라며, 지역 내 위기 가정과의 연결망 강화를 위해 지역주민과 기관들의 관심과 협조를 당부했다. 온가족보듬사업 프로그램 관련 궁금한 사항은 화성시가족센터 상담사례팀 전화(070-7774 7084)로 문의하면 된다.